Duchy of Lorraine Double Denier - Charles III, 1545 – 1608
Nancy
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Deniers
Year
1545 – 1608
Ruler
Charles III
(1545–1608)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.81
Diameter (mm)
15.5
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Deniers from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1545 to 1608. Struck in Billon. Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 0.81 g.
- Obverse
- Sword between two crowned crosses of Lorraine. (Charles, Duke of Lorraine and Bar, for God's grace.)
- Reverse
- Full Jerusalem cross (with 4 small crosses). (New coin struck in Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1545-1608) | — |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.