Teston

€365,056.00
IssuerMetz, City of
Year1590-1611
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston = ⅓ Thaler
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver
Weight9.0 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#101, Boudeau#1671
Obverse descriptionImperial eagle, city arms on breast.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ MONETA NOVA METENSIS
(Translation: New coinage of Metz)
Reverse descriptionFull-length standing figure of St. Stephen in elongated oval that divides date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS. STEPHA PROTHOM
(Translation: Saint Stephen, first martyr)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1590  - -
1592  - -
1593  - -
1597  - -
1598  - Two digit date in exergue -
1599  - Two digit date in exergue -
1600  - -
1611  - -
Catalog ID6326211960
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