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Teston - René II ND
1500 year| Silver | 9.8 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | René II (1473-1508) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1500 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#322308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with seven-fold arms of Lorraine.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ADIVVA ; NOS ; DEVS ; SALVTARIS ; NOSTER
Translation: Help us, O God of our salvation.
Comment
The first teston struck for the Duchy of Lorraine.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Teston - René II ND (1500) coin from the Duchy of Lorraine is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy on the reverse side, which was not present on earlier issues of the coin. This addition was made to signify the change in rulership from Duke René II to his son, Antoine, who took over the throne in 1508. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the French States.
