Thaler - Charles III 1574-1575 front Thaler - Charles III 1574-1575 back
Thaler - Charles III 1574-1575 photo
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Thaler - Charles III

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Lorraine (French States)
Duke
Charles III (1545-1608)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1574-1575
Value
1 Thaler (3)
Currency
Pound
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#356571
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA NANCEII CVSA

Translation: Coin minted in Nancy.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler - Charles III 1574-1575 from Duchy of Lorraine (French States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles III, who was the Duke of Lorraine from 1545 to 1575. During his reign, Charles III implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. The Thaler coin was a key part of this new currency system, and it was widely used throughout the Duchy of Lorraine and beyond. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many numismatists interested in its history and the story it tells about the economic and political conditions of the time.