Duchy of Lorraine Teston - Charles III, 1545 – 1608
Lorraine crosses
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1545 – 1608
Ruler
Charles III
(1545–1608)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.18
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1545 to 1608. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 9.18 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of duke facing right. (Charles, by the grace of God, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar and Guelders.)
- Reverse
- Crowned coat of arms. (New coinage of Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1545-1608) | — |
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