Duchy of Lorraine ½ Gold Guilder - René II, 1473 – 1508
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Gold Florin
Year
1473 – 1508
Ruler
René II
(1473–1508)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Gold Florin from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1473 to 1508. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.6 g.
- Obverse
- Seven-fold arms of Lorraine filling field. (René by the grace of God King of Sicily (and Duke of) Lorraine.)
- Reverse
- Full-length figure of Saint Nicolas, holding crozier in left hand, raising right hand in blessing. Below left, three children in a vat. (Gold coinage of Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1473-1508) | — |
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