Duchy of Lorraine Teston - Charles III, 1545 – 1556
Juvenile Bust
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1545 – 1556
Ruler
Charles III
(1545–1608)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.14
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1545 to 1556. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.14 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of young duke facing right. (Charles, by God's grace, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar and Guelders.)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield with nine-fold arms. (New coinage made in Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1545-1556) | — |
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