© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
Pistole - Charles III crosses of Lorraine
| Gold | 6.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III (1545-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1566-1588 |
| Value | 1 Pistole (3.25) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#323059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with ninefold arms of Lorraine flanked by two small crosses of Lorraine. Date above crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DA MIHI VIRTV CONTRA HOST TVOS
88
Translation: Give me strength against your enemy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Pistole - Charles III (crosses of Lorraine) 1566-1588 from Duchy of Lorraine (French States) made of Gold weighing 6.6 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was minted during the Wars of Religion, a series of conflicts between Catholics and Protestants that lasted from 1562 to 1598. Despite the turmoil, the coin remained a stable currency and was widely used throughout the region.
