1/2 Teston - Charles I Cornavin mint

€347,439.00
IssuerSavoy (France)
Year1482-1490
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston
CurrencyTeston (1434-1553)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.71 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#230
Obverse descriptionHalf-bust of Charles I to right, wearing cap.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering☩ KAROLVS · DVX · SABAVDIE ⛬6⛬6⛬
(Translation: Charles, duke of Savoy.)
Reverse descriptionSavoyard sloping shield, with helmet, crest and lambrequins, between two knots on the pole.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS RES VENIT IN PACE DEV⛬
(Translation: God, Christ the King has come in peace.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1482-1490)  - -
Catalog ID7807525880
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