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1/4 Thaler - René II
Issuer | Lorraine, Duchy of |
Year | 1500 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/4 Thaler (¾) |
Currency | Pound |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 10.4 g |
Dimensions | 36 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Flon#15, p.562#, Saulcy#XIII, 4# |
Obverse description | Crowned shield with nine-fold arms of Lorraine inside an epicycloid. Legend starts with small eagle. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | RENATVS
⸰ LOTHORIMGORVM ⸰ DVX (Translation: René, duke of the Lotharingiens.) |
Reverse description | Cross of Lorraine with elongated stem surrounded by epicycloid, dividing legend and flanked by ornate letters R E. Legend begins with small eagle. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | SALVE ⸰
CRVX ⸰ PRECIOSA (Translation: Precious cross that saves.) |
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Mint | |
Mintage | ND (1500) - -
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Catalog ID | 5109280240 |
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