Duchy of Lorraine ¼ Thaler - René II, 1500
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Thaler
Year
1500
Ruler
René II
(1473–1508)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10.4
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Thaler from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued in 1500. Struck in Silver. Measures 36 mm and weighs 10.4 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield with nine-fold arms of Lorraine inside an epicycloid. Legend starts with small eagle. (René, duke of the Lotharingiens.)
- Reverse
- Cross of Lorraine with elongated stem surrounded by epicycloid, dividing legend and flanked by ornate letters R E. Legend begins with small eagle. (Precious cross that saves.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1500) | — |
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