Teston - Leopold I Jerusalem shield

Obverse

Głowa skierowana w prawo od księcia.

Script: łaciński

Lettering: LEOP·I·D·G·D · LOT·BA·REX·IE

Unabridged legend: Leopoldus I Dei Gratia Dux Lotharingiae Bari Rex Ierusalem

Reverse

Ukoronowana tarcza Jerozolimy.

Script: łaciński

Lettering: IN·TE·DOMINE SPERAVI·1716·

Unabridged legend: In Te Domine Speravi

Edge

Pleciony.

Comments

Nawet gdy Lotaryngia była po prostu księstwem, książę Leopold Ier nosił tytuł króla na swoich monetach, uznając się za spadkobiercę Godefroya z Bouillon, byłego króla Jerozolimy. Wyjaśnia to również użycie tarczy Jerozolimy na rewersie.

Wartość złotych i srebrnych monet emitowanych za panowania Leopolda stale się zmieniała. Według deSaulcy'ego (s. 201), rozporządzenie z 3 stycznia 1716 r., które zezwoliło na wybicie tego nowego typu testonu, ustaliło jego wartość na 26 sous (1,3 liwra)

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Even Lorraine was simply a Duchy, the Duke Leopold Ier wore the title of King on his coins, plaiming himself heir of Godefroy of Bouillon, former King of Jerusalem. This also explains the use of a shield of Jerusalem on the reverse.

The value of the gold and silver coins issued during Leopold's reign was changing constantly. According to deSaulcy (p.201), the ordinance of Jan. 3, 1716 which authorized the striking of this new type of teston set its value at 26 sous (1.3 livres)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC				Frequency
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1716														100%
1717														25%

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Bullion value: USD 13.31

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Actual srebro weight: 0.196 oz

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232132 Lot 62393	11 Aug 2021	1716	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 408.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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