Teston - Francis I

€2.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1544-1545
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight9.22 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1517, Flon#1, p.601#, Saulcy#XVII, 4#, MB#24
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Duke facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ FRANCISCVS + D + G + LOTHOR + B + Z + GLD + D
(Translation: Francis, by the grace of God, Duke of Lorraine, Bar, Zutphen and Guelders.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with nine-fold coat of arms. Date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA + NANCEII + CVSA 1545
(Translation: Coin made in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1544  - -
1545  - -
Catalog ID5365979850
Comments