Teston

Issuer Metz, City of
Year 1590-1611
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Teston = ⅓ Thaler
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 9.0 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#101, Boudeau#1671
Obverse description Imperial eagle, city arms on breast.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ MONETA NOVA METENSIS
(Translation: New coinage of Metz)
Reverse description Full-length standing figure of St. Stephen in elongated oval that divides date below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering S. STEPHA PROTHOM
(Translation: Saint Stephen, first martyr)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1590 - -
1592 - -
1593 - -
1597 - -
1598 - Two digit date in exergue -
1599 - Two digit date in exergue -
1600 - -
1611 - -
Numisquare ID 6326211960
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