Teston - Charles III Juvenile Bust

€59,680.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1545-1556
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight8.14 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1527, KM#3
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of young duke facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ CARO × D × G × CAL × LOTAR × B × ZGELD × DVX
(Translation: Charles, by God`s grace, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar and Guelders.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with nine-fold arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ MONETA ⸰ NOVA ⸰ NANCEI ⸰ CVSA
(Translation: New coinage made in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1545-1556)  - -
Catalog ID1929548940
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