Teston - Charles IV

€1.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1626-1634
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight9.1 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1557, Saulcy#XXVI, 4-6#, KM#45
Obverse descriptionBareheaded bust of the duke facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·D:G·DVX·LOTH·MARCH·D:C·B·G
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of God Duke of Lorraine, Marquis and Duke of Calabria, Bar and Guelders.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned nine-fold arms of Lorraine. Date above crown 1 - 6 - 2- 7.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA·NOVA·NANCEII·CVSA 1627
(Translation: New coinage from Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1626  - -
1627  - -
1628  - -
1629  - -
1629  - Saulcy XXVI, 6 -
1630  - -
1632  - -
ND (1632-1634)  - -
Catalog ID4377739730
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