Teston - Anthony

€140,095.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1513-1544
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight9.05 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1513-1514, Flon#16, p.586#, MB#16
Obverse descriptionCrowned Bust of duke facing left. Legend starts with Lorraine cross.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering☩ ANTHON ⸰ D ⸰ G ⸰ LOTHOR ⸰Z ⸰ BAR ⸰ DVX
(Translation: Anthony, by the grace of God Duke of Lorraine and Bar.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with eight-fild arms, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA ⸰ NANCEII ⸰ CVSA 1537
(Translation: Coinage made in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1513  - Date in legend -
1515  - Date in exergue -
1516  - Date in exergue -
1517  - Date in exergue -
1523  - Date in exergue -
1524  - Date in exergue -
1525  - Date in exergue -
1527  - Date in exergue -
1531  - -
1532  - Date in exergue -
1536  - Date in exergue -
1537  - Both types -
1538  - Date in exergue -
1541  - Date in exergue -
1542  - Date in exergue -
1544  - Date in exergue -
Catalog ID5069930910
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