Teston - Charles III Lorraine crosses

€1.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1545-1608
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight9.18 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1529, Saulcy#XXI, 4#
Obverse descriptionBust of duke facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering☨ CARO D G CAL LOTA B GEL DVX
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of God, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar and Guelders.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering☨ MONETA NOVA NANCEI CVSA
(Translation: New coinage of Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1545-1608)  - -
Catalog ID2776459480
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