Duchy of Lorraine ½ Groschen - Charles III, 1582 – 1608
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groschen
Year
1582 – 1608
Ruler
Charles III
(1545–1608)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
0.91
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groschen from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1582 to 1608. Struck in Billon. Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.91 g.
- Obverse
- Shields of Lorraine and Bar joined under a large ducal crown intersecting the legend at the top. (Charles, by the grace of God duke of Lorraine and Bar.)
- Reverse
- Alerion under a crown intersecting the legend at the top. (New coinage struck in Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1582-1608) | — |
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