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Teston - Charles II in the name of Charles I

Teston - Charles II (in the name of Charles I) - obverseTeston - Charles II (in the name of Charles I) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Duchy of Savoy (Savoy (France), French States)
Duke Charles II (1490-1496)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1490-1496
Value 1 Teston
Currency Teston (1434-1553)
Composition Silver
Weight 9.5 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
576139
References Dy féodales# 2780
Jean Duplessy. Les monnaies françaises féodales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes).
, MIR CS# 268
Sergio Cudazzo; 2005. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 5. Casa Savoia. Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy.

Obverse

Half-length figure with hat holding sword.

Script: Latin

Lettering: KAROLVS DVX SABAVDIE MAR I ITA M

Unabridged legend: Karolus Dux Sabaudiae Marchio In Italiae

Translation: Charles duke of Savoy, Marquis in Italy.

Reverse

Shielded Savoy arms, inscription to sides, knot above, all within quatrefoil.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KAROLVS IO AME DVX SABAVDIE
FERT

Translation: Charles John Amadeus, duke of Savoy.

Mint

Turin, Italy (1297-1870)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1490-1496) 

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