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Double Denier - Charles III two C ND
1582 year| Silver | 0.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III (1545-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Jerusalem Cross with one cross in each canton.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA.NANCEI.CV
Translation: Coin struck in Nancy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Denier - Charles III (two C) ND (1582) from Duchy of Lorraine (French States) made of Silver weighing 0.5 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles III, who was the Duke of Lorraine from 1545 until his death in 1608. During his reign, the Duchy of Lorraine was constantly threatened by the neighboring powers of France and the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of the region was heavily influenced by the political and economic instability of the time. Despite these challenges, the Double Denier coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout the region, and its design and mintage continued to evolve over the years to reflect the changing political and economic landscape of the time.
