1/2 Ecu with Eagles - Charles III

€140,214.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1545-1608
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Ecu (3⁄2)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight15.93 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#123-125, p.654#, Saulcy#XXIII, 10#
Obverse descriptionBust of duke facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL · D · G · LOTH · BAR · GEL· DVX
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of God, Duke of Lorraine, Bar and Guelders.)
Reverse descriptionHelmed, crowned and draped coat of arms, flanked by eagles. Crown divides date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ MO · N OVA · NANC · C VSA 1588
(Translation: New coinage made in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1545-1608)  - Flon #123, p. 654. -
1588  - -
Catalog ID4792011770
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