The obverse legend is: CARO D G LOTAR B DVX (cross of Lorraine)

The reverse legend is: MONETA ACTA NAN (cross of Lorraine)

The Sol Carolus was issued during the reign of Charles III (1545-1608), and it originally had a value of 12 deniers.  In 1597, its value was reduced to 10 deniers, and the official alerion countermark reflects this change.  The alerion is a mythological bird--smaller than an eagle--of which three appear on the coat of arms of Lorraine.

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