Teston - Charles I

€198,081.00
IssuerSavoy (France)
Year1482-1490
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston
CurrencyTeston (1434-1553)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.59 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 1#1-351a, Biaggi#198, MIR#227-228, Boudeau#1141
Obverse descriptionHalf-length figure with hat holding sword.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKAROLUS • D • SABAUDIE • MAR • I • ITALIA •
(Translation: Charles duke of Savoy, Marquis in Italy.)
Reverse descriptionShielded Savoy arms, inscription to sides, knot above, all within quatrefoil.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS • VINCIT • XPS • REGNAT • XPS • INPER FERT
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands. Through unity and religion we are bind.)
Edge
MintB
Bourg, modern-day
Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France
CT
Turin, Italy
GG
Cornavin, modern-day Geneva,Switzerland
PC
Chambéry, France
MintageND (1482-1490)  - -
ND (1482-1490) B - -
ND (1482-1490) CT - -
ND (1482-1490) GG - -
ND (1482-1490) M - -
ND (1482-1490) PC - -
Catalog ID6539728470
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