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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TTerrier, post: 5244627, member: 76835&quot;]Here is a billon denier of Charles II Duke of Lorraine, reign 1390-1431, 0.81g&nbsp; 18mm.&nbsp; He took part in the last crusade in the 1390&#039;s and also actually met Joan of Arc in 1429.&nbsp; This coin is really darkly toned and so difficult to photograph (especially with a phone!).</p><p><br /></p><p>Swords are common design elements in coins of Lorraine - there are some wonderful silver ones but still looking for one within budget.</p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse:&nbsp; Lorraine coat of arms, KAROLVS DUX LOTHOR</p><p>Reverse:&nbsp; vertical sword with rose to each side,&nbsp; MONETA IN SIERK</p><p>Roberts 9373, Boudeau 1486</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1218235[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1218236[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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