Teston - Louis II

€219,657.00
IssuerDombes, Principality of
Year1577
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionSilver
Weight9.29 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) PA#5115-5116, Divo Dombe#34-35, Dy féodales#2932, Boudeau#1056
Obverse descriptionBearded bust with collar facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+LVDO.P.DOMBARVM.D.MONTISP.
(Translation: Louis, prince of Dombes, duke of Montpensier.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned bourbon arms, two crowned lambdas to the sides.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+DNS.ADIVTOR.ET.REDEM.MEVS.1577.
(Translation: The Lord is my help and redemptor.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1577  - -
Catalog ID9482279880
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