© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
Gold Guilder - Charles III
1588 year| Gold | 3.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III (1545-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1588 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (3.25) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.19 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#323057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Seven crowned shields with coats of arms of Anjou, Hungary, Aragon, Jerusalem, Bar, Gueldres and Sicily, arranged in circle around arms of Lorraine. Between the shields, crosses of Lorraine, and the date, 15 88.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1588
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Guilder - Charles III 1588 from Duchy of Lorraine (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1588, just a few years after the establishment of the Dutch Republic in 1581, and during a period of religious tension and conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design showcasing the skill of the mint masters and artisans of the time.
