Teston - Louis II Juvenile Bust

€219,646.00
IssuerDombes, Principality of
Year1574-1575
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionSilver
Weight9.5 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Divo Dombe#31-32, Dy féodales#2930
Obverse descriptionYoung bust facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVDO . D . MONTISP . D . DOMBAR .
(Translation: Louis, duke of Montpensier, lord of Dombes.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Bourbon arms, two crowned lambdas to the sides.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ DNS . ADIVTOR . ET . REDEM . MEVS . 1575
(Translation: The lord is my help and redemptor.)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1574  - -
1575  - -
Catalog ID3544018790
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