Double Teston or small Ecu - Francis III

€321,735.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1736
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Testons (3.5)
CurrencyPound of Lorraine (1700-1737)
CompositionSilver
Weight16.2 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#12, p.935#, Saulcy#XXXIV, 8#
Obverse descriptionArmored bust, facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANC · III · D · G · DVX · LOT · BAR · REX · IER
(Translation: Francis III, by God`s grace Duke of Lorraine, Bar, King of Jerusalem.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms of Lorraine-Bar, flanked by Lorraine crosses.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN · TE · DOMINE · SPERAVI · 1736
(Translation: In you, O Lord, I put my trust.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1736  - -
Catalog ID3635850450
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