© 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 shield of Bar/Lorraine
| Silver | 8.4 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Leopold (1697-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1704-1705 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½) |
| Currency | Pound of Lorraine (1700-1737) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#322044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Lorraine-Bar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✽ IN · TE · DOMINE ✽ SPERAVI · 1704 ✽
Translation: In you, Lord, I placed my trust.
Comment
According to de Saulcy, this teston was valued at 23 sous and 6 deniers according to an ordinance of July 10, 1704.As with other testons of Leopold, they were often struck over earlier types.
Interesting fact
The Teston - Leopold I (shield of Bar/Lorraine) coin from the Duchy of Lorraine (French States) was minted during a time of great change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1704-1705, during the reign of Leopold I, who was the Duke of Lorraine and Bar, as well as the King of Hungary and Croatia. This was a time of great political and military upheaval, with the War of the Spanish Succession taking place across Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, with its silver content and elegant design making it a popular choice for trade and commerce.
