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1607, France, Alsace, Charles II of Lorraine. Silver Teston Coin. Nancy mint! Denomination: Teston Mint Period: 1545-1607 Mint Place: Nancy (France) References: EL.254, Bd. 1322, KM-. R! Condition: Weakly struck and worn off by circulation, otherwise about VF. Diameter: 31mm Material: Silver Weight: 7.98gm Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of Charles III of Lorraine left. Legend: CAROL. D: G. CARD. LOTH. EP. ARGEN. ET. MET. Reverse: Crowned shield with composite arms of the duke, topped by cross and tasseled papal legate`s hat. Legend: . ALSAS . LANGRA .. ("Landgraviate of Alsace") Authenticity unconditionally guaraneed. Charles III (18 February 1543 – May 14, 1608), known as the Great, was Duke of Lorraine from 1545 until his death. He was the eldest surviving son of Francis I, Duke of Lorraine, and Christina of Denmark. His mother served as the regent during his minority. During his childhood, his aged great-grandmother, Philippa of Gelderland, died in 1547, leaving her inheritance to the young Charles. He is sometimes numbered as Charles II of Lorraine. His dynasty claimed the Kingdom of Jerusalem and used also the title of Duke of Calabria as symbol of their claims to the Kingdom of Naples. Additionally, they had a claim to the Duchy of Gelderland, inherited from Charles of Egmont, Duke of Gelderland.

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