Duchy of Lorraine ¼ Teston - Charles III, 1554 – 1556
Juvenile bust
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Teston
Year
1554 – 1556
Ruler
Charles III
(1545–1608)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.3
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Teston from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1554 to 1556. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.3 g.
- Obverse
- Young bust of duke, crowned and armored, facing right. (Charles, by the grace of God, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar, Guelders.)
- Reverse
- Crowned arms in 8 parts, between two small Lorraine crosses. (New coinage struck in Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1556 | — | |||
| 1554 | — | |||
| ND (1545-1556) | — |
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