Teston - Charles III 8th type

€200,765.00
IssuerSavoy (France)
Year1504-1553
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston
CurrencyTeston (1434-1553)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.30 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Biaggi#299, MIR#345
Obverse descriptionHatted and bearded bust of the duke facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✥ KAROLUS • II • DUX • SABAUDIE • IX
(Translation: Charles II, Duke of Savoy.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms of Savoy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✥ MARCHIO • IN • ITALIA • PRINCIP • BP FE RT
(Translation: Marquis and Prince in Italy. Through unity and religion we are bind.)
Edge
MintB
Bourg-en-Bresse, France
C
Chambéry, France
G
Cornavin, modern-day Geneva,Switzerland
MintageND (1504-1553) B - HP: Mint Master Henri Pugnet -
ND (1504-1553) B - P: Mint Master Henri Pugnet -
ND (1504-1553) C - F or P: Mint Master Francois Savoie) -
ND (1504-1553) C - P: Mint Master Francois Savoie) -
ND (1504-1553) G - G: Mint Master Henri Goulaz) -
ND (1504-1553) P - BC -
Catalog ID6337148080
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