1/2 Florin - Charles III

€1.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1552-1556
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Florin (1.625)
CurrencyPound
CompositionGold
Weight1.64 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
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Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fr#146, Saulcy#XIX, 6#
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Duke Charles facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL · D · G · CALAB · LOTH · DVX
(Translation: Charles, by God`s grace Duke of Calabria and Lorraine)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with ninefold arms of Lorraine.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA AVREA NANCEI CVSA
(Translation: Gold coinage made in Nancy)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1552-1556)  - -
Catalog ID6049907770
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