© CGB
© CGB
Teston - Henriette of Lorraine hooded bust and shield version
| Silver | 8.74 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Phalsbourg and Lixheim (French States) |
|---|---|
| Princess | Henriette of Lorraine (1629-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1633-1635 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.74 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with 8 symbols under a small symbol of Lorraine in the middle of the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA.NOVA.LIXEI.CVSA
Translation: New coin minted in Lixheim.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Henriette, sister of the Duke Charles IV, had rights to struck coins in an old mint in Lixheim. This mint mainly stroke neighbour nation imitations such as France, Lorraine (under French occupation) or Spanish Netherlands. There imitations were quickly withdrawn and denounced by the concerned territories. She also stroke "legitimate" coins in the German currency system (2 kreutzer, 24 kreutzer teston) up to the principality occupation by French and Swedish troops and the Lixheim fortress dismantlement in 1634-1635 following commands of the French king.This teston is an imitation of Charles IV of Lorraine teston.
Poey d'Avant only found the 1635 minting year. The 1633 minting year has since then been discovered. He found a coin from another type in 1634 (PA#6273), later identified as the legitimate coinage of Lixheim.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Teston - Henriette of Lorraine (hooded bust and shield version) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the artistic and cultural achievements of the time.
