Double Denier - Charles III two C

Double Denier - Charles III (two C) - obverseDouble Denier - Charles III (two C) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Duchy of Lorraine (French States)
Duke Charles III (1545-1608)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1582
Value 2 Deniers (1⁄120)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight 0.5 g
Diameter 14 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
59723
References Boudeau# 1544
Émile Boudeau; 2002. Catalogue général illustré et à prix marqués des monnaies françaises provinciales (4th edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.

Obverse

Sword between a reversed C and a regular C.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CARO.D.G.L-OTHO.DVX

Translation: Charles, Duke of Lorraine for God's grace.

Reverse

Jerusalem Cross with one cross in each canton.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA.NANCEI.CV

Translation: Coin struck in Nancy.

Mint

Nancy, France

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1582) 

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