Strasbourg (1593-1607) teston
This specimen was lot 50 in Jean Elsen sale 146 (Brussels, November 2020), where it sold for €190 (about US$277 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"FRANCE, STRASBOURG, Evêché, Charles de Lorraine (1593-1607), AR teston (quart d'écu), s.d., Saverne. Au titre d'évêque de Strasbourg et de Metz. D/ B. à g. en habit épiscopal. R/ ·ALSAS· LANDGRA· Armoiries sous le chapeau de cardinal. Léger défaut de laminage au revers. Belle patine. presque Superbe. Provient de la collection Teitgen, Paris, 26-28 octobre 2015, 821. (bishopric of Strasbourg, Charles de Lorraine, 1593-1607, silver undated teston or quarter écu, Saverne mint, with the title of bishop of Strasbourg and Metz. Obverse: bust left in clerical garb; reverse: arms below a cardinal's hat. Planchet defect on the reverse, nice patina, about Extremely Fine.)"
This type was also issued with dates 1602-08.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 8,86 g.
Catalog reference: Engel-Lehr 254; coll. Robert 703.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 146: Collection Anthony Lorrain Monnaies de Metz, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.
Link to:
- city of Strasbourg 1590 1/2 thaler
- Strasbourg 1592 80 kreuzer siege coinage
- bishopric of Strasbourg 1603 1/3 thaler, Charles de Lorraine
- Coins and currency dated 1593