Teston - René II

€322,308.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1500
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight9.8 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#35, p.566#, Saulcy#XIII, 2#
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of the duke facing right. Legend starts with small eagle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREnATVS ; D ; G ; REX ; SICILLIE ; LOT` ; DVX
(Translation: René, by the grace of God King of Sicily, Duke of Lorraine.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with seven-fold arms of Lorraine.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ ADIVVA ; NOS ; DEVS ; SALVTARIS ; NOSTER
(Translation: Help us, O God of our salvation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1500)  - -
Catalog ID2528597660
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