Principality of Phalsbourg and Lixheim Teston - Henriette of Lorraine, 1633 – 1635

hooded bust and shield version

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Phalsbourg and Lixheim Principality of Phalsbourg and Lixheim
Currency Livre Tournois
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1633 – 1635
Ruler Henriette of Lorraine (1629–1660)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 8.74
Diameter (mm) 28.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from Principality of Phalsbourg and Lixheim. Issued from 1633 to 1635. Struck in Silver. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 8.74 g.

Obverse
Right-oriented weared and hooded bust of the Princess Henriette of Lorraine. (Henriette of Lorraine, Princess of Phalsbourg and Lixheim.)
Reverse
Crowned shield with 8 symbols under a small symbol of Lorraine in the middle of the shield. (New coin minted in Lixheim.)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1635  —
1633  —

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