© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Teston - Charles IV
| Silver | 4.27 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles IV (1624-1634,1661-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1668 |
| Value | ½ Teston (¼) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.27 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#321810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with nine-fold arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · NANCEII · CVSA
Translation: New coinage made in Nancy.
Comment
Varieties:- Obverse legend can have either LOTH or LOT for most dates
- For 1665 obverse legend is CAR · IIII · DVX · LOT · D · C · B · G
The KM catalog does not list 1668 as a date for this type, but it is known:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Teston coin from the Duchy of Lorraine is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV, who was the last duke of Lorraine to rule before the duchy was annexed by France in 1668. This coin, made of silver and weighing 4.27 grams, features an image of Charles IV on one side and the Lorraine coat of arms on the other. Despite its relatively small size, the coin has a rich history and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
