Teston - Francis III

Issuer Lorraine, Duchy of
Year 1736
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Teston (1/2)
Currency Pound of Lorraine (1700-1737)
Composition Silver
Weight 8.15 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
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Reference(s) Flon#13, p.936, Saulcy#XXXIV, 9, KM#126
Obverse description Armored bust facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FRANC · III · D · G · DVX · LOT · BAR · REX · IER
(Translation: Francis III. by God`s grace Duke of Lorraine, Bar, King of Jerusalem.)
Reverse description Crowned arms of Lorraine-Bar, flanked by Lorraine crosses.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering IN · TE · DOMINE · SPERAVI · 1736
(Translation: In you, O Lord, I trust.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1736 - -
Numisquare ID 7959147000
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