Duchy of Lorraine Denier - Charles III, 1545 – 1556
Alerion and Sword
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Denier
Year
1545 – 1556
Ruler
Charles III
(1545–1608)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.47
Diameter (mm)
12
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Denier from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1545 to 1556. Struck in Billon. Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.47 g.
- Obverse
- Alerion. (Charles, by God's grace, duke of Lorraine.)
- Reverse
- Sword. (Coinage of Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1545-1556) | — | 75% | ||
| ND (1545-1556) | — | Missing TH in LOTH | 25% |
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