Duchy of Lorraine Groschen - Charles III, 1582 – 1608
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1582 – 1608
Ruler
Charles III
(1545–1608)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.2
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1582 to 1608. Struck in Billon. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.2 g.
- Obverse
- Joint shields of Lorraine and Bar under the Ducal Crown ; G mark below. (Charles, for God's grace, Duke of Lorraine and Bar.)
- Reverse
- Crowned alerion. (New coin struck in Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1582-1608) G | — | Flon#154 | 82% | |
| ND (1582-1608) G | — | Flon#155 | 18% |
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