Duchy of Lorraine Double Pistole - Charles III, 1587 – 1588

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Lorraine Duchy of Lorraine
Currency Pound
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Pistoles
Year 1587 – 1588
Ruler Charles III (1545–1608)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 13.01
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Pistoles from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1587 to 1588. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 13.01 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. (Give me strength against your enemy.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1588  —
1587  —

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