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Teston - Mary 1st type
| Silver | 9.80 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Princess | Mary (Marie) (1608-1627) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1611-1613 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.80 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#168430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Bourbon arms, two crowned letter M to the sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DNS . ADIVTOR . ET . REDEM . MEVS . 1611
Translation: The lord is my support and redemptor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Teston - Mary (1st type) coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Dombes family, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier coins issued by the Principality, making it a distinctive feature of this particular issue.
