¼ Teston - Anthony
| Silver | 2.17 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Anthony (1508-1544) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1512-1544 |
| Value | ¼ Teston (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.17 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms with Lorraine shield in center, flanked by double barred crosses. Date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1513
Comment
De Saulcy identifies 2 main types, bearing these dates:- Plate XV, Figure 12 (shown) with no legend reverse. 1513-15, 1522, 1524-27, 1529, 1532-35, 1537, 1538, 1544 (a variant of the obverse legend, AnThOn D G CALABR LOTOR B D is seen in 1532-34 and 1538)
- Plate XV, Figure 11. Similar obverse. Reverse has no crosses flanking the shield, but has legend: MOnETA nAnCEII CVSA. 1512, 1513. This type (Flon #57, p.592) is more rare
Interesting fact
The ¼ Teston coin was minted during the reign of Anthony, Duke of Lorraine, who ruled from 1512 to 1544. The coin features an image of the Duke on one side and the Lorraine cross on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.17 grams. Despite its small size, the ¼ Teston coin was an important part of the local economy and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region.
