Teston - Charles III 8th type

Issuer Savoy (France)
Year 1504-1553
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Teston
Currency Teston (1434-1553)
Composition Silver
Weight 7.30 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Biaggi#299, MIR#345
Obverse description Hatted and bearded bust of the duke facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✥ KAROLUS • II • DUX • SABAUDIE • IX
(Translation: Charles II, Duke of Savoy.)
Reverse description Crowned coat of arms of Savoy.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✥ MARCHIO • IN • ITALIA • PRINCIP • BP FE RT
(Translation: Marquis and Prince in Italy. Through unity and religion we are bind.)
Edge
Mint B
Bourg-en-Bresse, France
C
Chambéry, France
G
Cornavin, modern-day Geneva,Switzerland
Mintage ND (1504-1553) B - HP: Mint Master Henri Pugnet -
ND (1504-1553) B - P: Mint Master Henri Pugnet -
ND (1504-1553) C - F or P: Mint Master Francois Savoie) -
ND (1504-1553) C - P: Mint Master Francois Savoie) -
ND (1504-1553) G - G: Mint Master Henri Goulaz) -
ND (1504-1553) P - BC -
Numisquare ID 6337148080
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