1/4 Thaler - René II

€322,509.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1500
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Thaler (¾)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight10.4 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#15, p.562#, Saulcy#XIII, 4#
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield with nine-fold arms of Lorraine inside an epicycloid. Legend starts with small eagle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRENATVS ⸰ LOTHORIMGORVM ⸰ DVX
(Translation: René, duke of the Lotharingiens.)
Reverse descriptionCross of Lorraine with elongated stem surrounded by epicycloid, dividing legend and flanked by ornate letters R E. Legend begins with small eagle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVE ⸰ CRVX ⸰ PRECIOSA
(Translation: Precious cross that saves.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1500)  - -
Catalog ID5109280240
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