Teston - René II

Features

Issuer Duchy of Lorraine (French States)
Duke René II (1473-1508)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1500
Value 1 Teston (½)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight 9.8 g
Diameter 31 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
322308
References Flon# 35, p. 566,
Dominique Flon; 2002. Histoire monétaire de la Lorraine et des Trois-Évêchés / Tome 1. Prolégomènes. Première partie: Les temps du denier et de l'installation des droits. Société Thierry Alix, Nancy, France.
And 2 more volumes.
Saulcy# XIII, 2
Félicien de Saulcy; 1841. Recherches sur les Monnaies des Ducs Héréditaires de Lorraine. Typographie de S. Lamort, Metz, France.

Obverse

Crowned bust of the duke facing right. Legend starts with small eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: REnATVS ; D ; G ; REX ; SICILLIE ; LOT' ; DVX

Translation: René, by the grace of God King of Sicily, Duke of Lorraine.

Reverse

Crowned shield with seven-fold arms of Lorraine.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ ADIVVA ; NOS ; DEVS ; SALVTARIS ; NOSTER

Translation: Help us, O God of our salvation.

Mint

Nancy, France

Comments

The first teston struck for the Duchy of Lorraine.

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Teston - René II
CGB
E-auction n°204
Lot 421274
Internet Archive
13 Mar 2017 AU
(Start bid was 10,000 euro)
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