Duchy of Lorraine Pistole - Charles III, 1566 – 1588

crosses of Lorraine

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Lorraine Duchy of Lorraine
Currency Pound
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Pistole
Year 1566 – 1588
Ruler Charles III (1545–1608)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Pistole from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1566 to 1588. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.6 g.

Obverse
Cuirassed bust of Duke Charles facing right. (Charles, by the grace of God Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar and Gueldres.)
Reverse
Crowned shield with ninefold arms of Lorraine flanked by two small crosses of Lorraine. Date above crown. (Give me strength against your enemy.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1588  —
1566  —

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