© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Francis II
1632 year| Silver | 27.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Francis II (1625-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1632 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (3) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#402231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna standing in oval of flames.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONSTRA TE ESSE MATREM
Comment
François de Vaudémont's son Charles IV married Nicole, Duchess of Lorraine, but on November 26, 1625, François had the States assembled in Nancy declare him Duke according to the law of male heredity. A few days later, he abdicated in favor of his son, but retained the right to mint coins at the same time as his son.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Lorraine is that it features an image of Francis II, who was the Duke of Lorraine from 1624 until his death in 1632. He was a member of the House of Lorraine, a powerful noble family that ruled the region for centuries. The coin's design was likely meant to promote Francis II's image and reinforce his authority as the ruler of the duchy.
