Teston - Henry II

€2.00
IssuerDuchy of Lorraine (French States)
Year1608-1624
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#17.2
Obverse descriptionBareheaded bust facing right. Legend begins with Lorraine cross.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+HENRI D G DVX LOTH MARC D C B G
(Translation: Henry, by God`s grace Duke of Lorraine, Marquis and Duke of Calabria Bar and Guelders.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with nine-fold arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA NOVA NANCEII CVSA
(Translation: New coinage made in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1608-1624)  - -
Catalog ID9569923780
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