© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Thaler with shields - Charles III juvenile bust
1557 year| Silver | 28.9 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles III (1545-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (3) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.9 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#321743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with Lorraine arms, surrounded by seven shields containing arms of Jerusalem, Aragon, Blamont, Guelders (Dividing date), Bar, Hungary and Naples.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1557
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a juvenile bust of Charles III, which is a rare and unique feature for a coin from this time period.
