1/8 Teston - Eric of Lorraine

€1.00
IssuerVerdun, Bishopric of
Year1608
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/8 Teston (1⁄16)
Currency
CompositionBillon
Weight0.91 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1718, KM#5, Rob Verdun#161
Obverse descriptionBust facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ ERRIC A LOTH EPS ET CO VIR
(Translation: Eric of Lorraine, bishop and count of Verdun.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms of Lorraine.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONET NO AN 1608 CV
(Translation: New coinage struck in 1608.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1608  - -
Catalog ID6058865900
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