1/2 Florin - Charles III

€369,457.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1564-1574
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gold Florin (1.625)
CurrencyPound
CompositionGold
Weight1.68 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fr#146b, Saulcy#XXI, 6#
Obverse descriptionBareheaded bust of Duke Charles facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCARO · D · G · CALAB · RI · 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 NANCEII CVSA
(Translation: Gold coin made in Nancy)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1564-1574)  - -
Catalog ID8625809760
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