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Carolus au lion
| Billon | 1.37 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | County of Burgundy (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1625 |
| Value | 1 Carolus (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.37 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms accosted by the vintage.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .ARCHID . AVST . DVX . ET . COM . BVRG . Zc
Unabridged legend: ARCHIDUCIS AUSTRIAE DUX ET COMES BURGUNDIAE ETCETERA
Interesting fact
The Carolus au lion coin from the County of Burgundy (French States) is interesting because it features a unique design element - a lion's head on the reverse side, which was a symbol of power and strength during the Renaissance period.
