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Groschen - Charles IV and Nicole
1625 (1624-1625) years| Billon | 1.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles IV (1624-1634,1661-1670) |
| Duchess | Nicole of Lorraine (1624-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1625 (1624-1625) |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#81742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Lorraine (left part) and Bar (right part) between two crowned crosses of Lorraine.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA.NOVA.NANCEII
Translation: New coin from Nancy.
Comment
Despite its presence in the Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, the 1624 coin is still unavailable to date.Please note that KM#29 refers to 2 denier instead of Groschen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Charles IV and Nicole 1625 (1624-1625) from Duchy of Lorraine (French States) made of Billon weighing 1.4 g is that it features a unique blend of both French and German influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of Charles IV, the Holy Roman Emperor, while the reverse side features the image of Nicole, the Duchess of Lorraine. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of the region and the coin's significance as a symbol of cross-cultural exchange.
