© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Thaler with eagles - Charles III
| Silver | 28.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III (1545-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1603 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (3) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle above crowned, mantled and supported arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⬩ MO⬩ NOVA NANC ⬩ CVS ⬩
Translation: New coinage made in Nancy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler with eagles - Charles III 1601-1603 from Duchy of Lorraine (French States) made of Silver weighing 28.77 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used coin throughout Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, and the fact that it was minted in the Duchy of Lorraine, which was a region that was often contested by France and the Holy Roman Empire, makes it a unique and interesting piece of history. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring eagles on both sides, was a symbol of power and authority, reflecting the political and military influence of the time.
