Teston - Leopold I Jerusalem shield

€33,783.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1716-1717
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyPound of Lorraine (1700-1737)
CompositionSilver (.734)
Weight8.32 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1578, Flon#98, KM#96
Obverse descriptionHead facing right of the Duke.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOP·I·D·G·D · LOT·BA·REX·IE
(Translation: Leopold I, for God`s grace, Duke of Lorraine and Bar, King of Jerusalem.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of Jerusalem.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN·TE·DOMINE SPERAVI·1716·
(Translation: I put my hope on you my Lord.)
EdgePlaited.
Mint
Mintage1716  - -
1717  - -
Catalog ID5020473110
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