1/4 Teston - Charles III Juvenile bust

€301,345.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1545-1556
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Teston (1/8)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight2.30 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1534, Saulcy#XIX, 8#, Flon#17, p.360#
Obverse descriptionYoung bust of duke, crowned and armored, facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ CARO D G CAL LOTAR B GEL DVX
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of God, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar, Guelders.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms in 8 parts, between two small Lorraine crosses.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA NOVA NANCEI CVSA
(Translation: New coinage struck in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1545-1556)  - -
1554  - -
1556  - -
Catalog ID1437639020
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