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¼ Teston - Charles IV

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Issuer Duchy of Lorraine (French States)
Duke Charles IV (1624-1634,1661-1670)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1629
Value ¼ Teston (⅛)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight 2.27 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
322234
References Flon# 20, p. 703
Dominique Flon; 2002. Histoire monétaire de la Lorraine et des Trois-Évêchés. Société Thierry Alix, Nancy, France (3 volumes).
, Saulcy# XXVI, 5
Félicien de Saulcy; 1841. Recherches sur les Monnaies des Ducs Héréditaires de Lorraine. Typographie de S. Lamort, Metz, France.
, KM# 44
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Bust of duke facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ☨ CAROLVS · D : G · DVX · LOTH · MARCH D : C · B · G

Unabridged legend: Carolus Dei Gratia Dux Lotharingiae Marchiae Dux Calabriae Bari Gelrensis

Translation: Charles, by God's grace Duke of Lorraine, Marquis and Duke of Calabria, Bar, Guelders.

Reverse

Crowned shield with ninefold arms of Lorraine, date above and a small crowned cross of Lorraine on each side.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · NANCEII · CVS

Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Nanceii Cusa

Translation: New coinage made in Nancy.

Mint

Nancy, France

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1629 

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