Thaler with shields - Charles III juvenile bust

€321,743.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1557
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Thaler (3)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight28.9 g
Dimensions41 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#36, Saulcy#XIX, 10#, Dav GT I#9384, MB#30
Obverse descriptionBareheaded, cuirassed bust of duke Charles facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering☩CAROL : D : G : CALA : LOTHO : BAR GVEL:DVX
(Translation: Charles, by the Grace of God, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar, Guelders.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with Lorraine arms, surrounded by seven shields containing arms of Jerusalem, Aragon, Blamont, Guelders (Dividing date), Bar, Hungary and Naples.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1557
Edge
Mint
Mintage1557  - -
Catalog ID6311088720
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