© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Teston - Leopold I crosses in field
1705 year| Silver | 8.3 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Leopold (1697-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1705 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½) |
| Currency | Pound of Lorraine (1700-1737) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#365523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with simple arms of Lorraine, flanked by a small cross on each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN · TE · DOMINE · SPERAVI · 1705
Translation: In you, Lord, I placed my trust.
Comment
As with other testons of Leopold, they were often struck over earlier types.Interesting fact
The Teston - Leopold I (crosses in field) 1705 coin from the Duchy of Lorraine (French States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is believed that the coin was minted in limited quantities as a trial or pattern coin, and its unique design featuring crosses in the field makes it stand out among other coins of the time. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and numismatists, and its value can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.
