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1/4 Teston - Charles III Juvenile bust
Issuer | Lorraine, Duchy of |
Year | 1545-1556 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/4 Teston (1/8) |
Currency | Pound |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 2.30 g |
Dimensions | 23 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Boudeau#1534, Saulcy#XIX, 8#, Flon#17, p.360# |
Obverse description | Young bust of duke, crowned and armored, facing right. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | + CARO
D G CAL LOTAR B GEL DVX (Translation: Charles, by the grace of God, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar, Guelders.) |
Reverse description | Crowned arms in 8 parts, between two small Lorraine crosses. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | MONETA
NOVA NANCEI CVSA (Translation: New coinage struck in Nancy.) |
Edge | |
Mint | |
Mintage | ND
(1545-1556) - - 1554 - - 1556 - -
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Catalog ID | 1437639020 |
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