Double Pistole - Charles III

€369,600.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1587-1588
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Pistoles (6.5)
CurrencyPound
CompositionGold
Weight13.01 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#41, Fr#148, Saulcy#XXIII, 2#
Obverse descriptionCuirassed bust of Duke Charles facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL · D · G · CAL · LOTH · BAR · GEL · DVX
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of God Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar and Gueldres.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with ninefold arms of Lorraine flanked by two small crosses of Lorraine.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDA MIHI VIRTV CONTRA HOSTES TVOS 1587
(Translation: Give me strength against your enemy.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1587  - -
1588  - -
Catalog ID5426662240
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