Duchy of Lorraine Teston - René II, 1500
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1500
Ruler
René II
(1473–1508)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.8
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued in 1500. Struck in Silver. Measures 31 mm and weighs 9.8 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of the duke facing right. Legend starts with small eagle. (René, by the grace of God King of Sicily, Duke of Lorraine.)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield with seven-fold arms of Lorraine. (Help us, O God of our salvation.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1500) | — |
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