Duchy of Lorraine Teston - Charles IV, 1626 – 1632

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Lorraine Duchy of Lorraine
Currency Pound
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1626 – 1632
Ruler Charles IV (1624–1634)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9.1
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1626 to 1632. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.1 g.

Obverse
Bareheaded bust of the duke facing right. (Charles, by the grace of God Duke of Lorraine, Marquis and Duke of Calabria, Bar and Guelders.)
Reverse
Crowned nine-fold arms of Lorraine. Date above crown 1 - 6 - 2- 7. (New coinage from Nancy.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1632  — 24%
ND (1632-1634)  —
1630  — 18%
1629  — 18%
1629  — Saulcy XXVI, 6
1628  —
1627  — 47%
1626  — 6%

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