Teston - Louis II

€219,652.00
IssuerDombes, Principality of
Year1576
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionSilver
Weight9.40 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Divo Dombe#33, PA#5114, Dy féodales#2931
Obverse descriptionBearded bust left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+LVDO.D.MONTISP.D.DOMBAR
(Translation: Louis, duke of Montpensier, lord of Dombes.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned bourbon arms, two crowned lambdas to the sides.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+DNS.ADIVTOR.ET.REDEM.MEVS.1576
(Translation: The lord is my help and redemptor.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1576  - -
Catalog ID3081725130
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