Teston - Leopold I crosses in field

€1.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1705
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyPound of Lorraine (1700-1737)
CompositionSilver
Weight8.3 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#94, Flon#p.876, 36#, Saulcy#XXX, 1#
Obverse descriptionBust facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOP · I · D · G · D · LOT · BA · REX · IER·
(Translation: Leopold I, by God`s grace Duke of Lorraine, Bar, King of Jerusalem.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with simple arms of Lorraine, flanked by a small cross on each side.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN · TE · DOMINE · SPERAVI · 1705
(Translation: In you, Lord, I placed my trust.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1705  - -
Catalog ID4980622820
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