Duchy of Lorraine ½ Sol Carolus - Charles III, 1575 – 1581
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Sol
Year
1575 – 1581
Ruler
Charles III
(1545–1608)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.8
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Sol from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1575 to 1581. Struck in Billon. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.8 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of Lorraine over a sword. (Charles, for God's grace, Duke of Lorraine.)
- Reverse
- Empty cross of Lorraine. (Coin struck in Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1575-1581) | — | Flon#48 | 80% | |
| ND (1575-1581) | — | Flon#49-50 | 8% | |
| ND (1575-1581) F | — | Flon#93 | 12% |
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