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© CGB
Thaler - Anthony ND
| Silver | 30.4 g | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Anthony (1508-1544) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1508-1544 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (3) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 30.4 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#316734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Lorraine within a central circle. Around it, the arms of Hungary (11:00), Sicily (1:00), Jerusalem (10:00), Aragon (2:00), Anjou (8:00), Bar (4:00), Lorraine (7:00), and Blamont (5:00).
Comment
CGB claims the coin in the photos to be unique.A variant with the Lorraine shield at 7:00 replaced by another shield of Hugary also exists, Flon 9 and Davenport 9381:
Copyright @Fritz Kunker
Interesting fact
The Thaler coin from the Duchy of Lorraine, which was minted during the reign of Anthony ND (1508-1544), was an important trade coin in its time. It was made of silver and weighed 30.4 grams, which made it a valuable and reliable currency for merchants and traders. In fact, the Thaler was so widely used that it became the standard currency for the region, and its design was even adopted by other nearby territories. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.
