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© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
Gros "alerion" - Charles of Lorraine ND
| Billon | 1.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Verdun (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Charles of Lorraine (1611-1622) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1620 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1623 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#368064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Joint coat of arms of Lorraine and Bar under a ducal crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ET · COMES · VIR · PRS · SRI · IMP ·
G
Unabridged legend: et Comes Virdunensis, Princeps Sacri Romani Imperii
Translation: and count of Verdun, prince of the Holy Roman Empire
Comment
"The “alerion” gros of Bishop Charles of Lorraine-Chaligny is an imitation of the Lorrainian gros issued by Duke Henri II of Lorraine. The letter G on the reverse is a reproduction of the mark of the masters of the Nancy mint: Nicolas Gennetaire (1582-1618) and Claude Gennetaire (1618-1624). [...] On 11 January 1623, the Duke of Lorraine ordered the withdrawal of the “alerion” gros issued by the Bishop of Verdun [...]".Bruno Jané, Marion Stef ; 2019. "Le Monnayage des princes-évêques de Verdun". Snoeck, Ghent, Belgium. ISBN 9789461615596.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gros "alerion" coin is that it features a unique design element - the "alerion" itself. The alerion is a mythical creature that is depicted as a lion-like creature with wings, and it is said to symbolize courage, strength, and nobility. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin may have been intended to convey the importance of these values in the region or to associate the coin with the ideals of the ruling family.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1619-1620) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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