¼ Teston - Charles III
Features
| Issuer |
Duchy of Lorraine
(French States)  |
|---|---|
| Duke |
Charles III (1545-1608)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1564-1574 |
| Value | ¼ Teston (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.34 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 463628 |
| References | MB# 22 Norman Douglas Nicol. Standard Catalog of German Coins. Krause Publications (2 volumes). Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
Bare-headed middle-aged bust right in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + CARO D G CAL LOTAR B GEL DVX
Unabridged legend: Carolus Dei Gratia Calabriae Lotharingiae Bari Gelrensis Dux
Translation: Charles, by the grace of God, Duke of Calabria, Lorraine, Bar, Guelders.
Reverse
Crowned arms in 8 parts, between two small Lorraine crosses.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA NOVA NANCEI CVSA
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Nanceii Cusa
Translation: New coinage struck in Nancy.
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1564-1574) | |||||||||||||||
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