1/2 Teston - Charles IV

€321,810.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1663-1668
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (1/4)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight4.27 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#51-53, p.718-718#, Saulcy#XXVIII, 3-4#, KM#61
Obverse descriptionBust of duke facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS · D · G · DVX · LOTH · MAR · D · C · B · G
(Translation: Charles, 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
Mintage1663  - -
1664  - -
1665  - -
1666  - -
1668  - -
Catalog ID5643989970
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