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1 Teston - John Reinhard I ND
| Silver | 4.02 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hanau-Lichtenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Reinhard I (Johann Reinhard I) (1599-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1625 |
| Value | ½ Teston (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.02 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#406110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms with central chevron shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * DNS . I . LIECHTE . ET . OCH . MAR . ET . AD . A .
Comment
Note: This coin is referred to in the Klause book (KM30) as a "teston". At the time, it was actually considered a "half-teston" due to its weight and diameter (25 to 27 mm for 4 gr), which was heavily devalued compared to the teston (30 mm for 8 gr), during the period known as the "Kipperzeit".
The great Kipper and Wipper period refers to a devaluation of coins that affected much of central Europe, reaching its peak between 1620 and 1622 during the Thirty Years' War.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Teston coin from the County of Hanau-Lichtenberg is that it features a unique design element - a stylized depiction of a lion's head, which was a symbol of the House of Hanau, the ruling family of the county. This design element was used on several coins issued by the county during this time period, and it has become a distinctive feature of Hanau-Lichtenberg's coinage.
