¼ Teston - Charles III

€463,628.00
IssuerDuchy of Lorraine (French States)
Year1564-1574
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value¼ Teston (⅛)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight2.34 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#22 , KM#2
Obverse descriptionBare-headed middle-aged bust right in circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ CARO D G CAL LOTAR B GEL DVX
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of God, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar, Guelders.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms in 8 parts, between two small Lorraine crosses.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA NOVA NANCEI CVSA
(Translation: New coinage struck in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1564-1574)  - -
Catalog ID1194235450
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