Teston - Charles III old bust without cross of Lorraine

€91,793.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1582-1608
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight8.32 g
Dimensions28.09 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1533, Flon#134, MB#26
Obverse descriptionNude-headed, cuirassed, beared and old bust of the Duke right with a big flat collar.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL.D.G.CAL.LOTH.BAR.GEL.DVX
(Translation: Charles, for God`s grace, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar and Guelders.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield in 5 parts: -up and left: split between Hungary and Napoli (Anjou-Sicily) -up and right: split between Jerusalem and Aragon -bottom left: split between Anjou and Guelders -bottom right: split between Flanders and Bar -middle: Lorraine.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA. NOVA. NANCEII. CVSA
(Translation: New coin struck in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1582-1608)  - -
Catalog ID5157226280
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