Teston - Francis III

€321,731.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1736
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyPound of Lorraine (1700-1737)
CompositionSilver
Weight8.15 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#13, p.936#, Saulcy#XXXIV, 9#, KM#126
Obverse descriptionArmored bust facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANC · III · D · G · DVX · LOT · BAR · REX · IER
(Translation: Francis III. by God`s grace Duke of Lorraine, Bar, King of Jerusalem.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms of Lorraine-Bar, flanked by Lorraine crosses.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN · TE · DOMINE · SPERAVI · 1736
(Translation: In you, O Lord, I trust.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1736  - -
Catalog ID7959147000
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