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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1 Thaler - Charles III
1603 year| Silver | 31.32 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III (1545-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1603 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (3) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.32 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#402696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle above crowned, helmeted and mantled arms, seven shields around and two monograms in field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA NO VA NA NCEII CVSA
Translation: New coinage made in Nancy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Lorraine is that it features an image of Charles III, who was the Duke of Lorraine from 1545 until his death in 1608. He was a member of the House of Lorraine, a powerful noble family that ruled the region for centuries. The coin's design includes a portrait of Charles III on one side and an image of the Lorraine coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of 17th-century Europe.
