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Pistole - Charles III crosses of Lorraine
Issuer | Lorraine, Duchy of |
Year | 1566-1588 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1 Pistole (3.25) |
Currency | Pound |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 6.6 g |
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Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
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Reference(s) | Flon#115, p.651#, Fr#149, Saulcy#XXIII, 2#, MB#31 |
Obverse description | Cuirassed bust of Duke Charles facing right. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | CAROL ·
D · G · CAL · LOTH · B · GEL · DVX (Translation: Charles, by the grace of God Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar and Gueldres.) |
Reverse description | Crowned shield with ninefold arms of Lorraine flanked by two small crosses of Lorraine. Date above crown. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | DA MIHI VIRTV CONTRA HOST TVOS
88 (Translation: Give me strength against your enemy.) |
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Mintage | 1566 - - 1588 - -
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Catalog ID | 8620433880 |
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