Duchy of Lorraine Thaler with shields - Charles III, 1557
juvenile bust
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Thaler
Year
1557
Ruler
Charles III
(1545–1608)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
28.9
Diameter (mm)
41
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Thaler from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued in 1557. Struck in Silver. Measures 41 mm and weighs 28.9 g.
- Obverse
- Bareheaded, cuirassed bust of duke Charles facing right. (Charles, by the Grace of God, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar, Guelders.)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield with Lorraine arms, surrounded by seven shields containing arms of Jerusalem, Aragon, Blamont, Guelders (Dividing date), Bar, Hungary and Naples.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1557 | — |
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