Teston - Henri II

€8,220.00
IssuerFrance
Year1557-1559
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.32 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Martin Malus
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1031 (2ème type)
Obverse descriptionBust of Henri II on right with damascened cuirass, below (Mg): (Mm) (nave)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRICVS: II. D: G. FRANCOR. REX
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS. VINCI.T. XPS. RENAT. XPS. IMP
Edge
Mint
Mintage1557 K - -
1559 B - -
1559 K - - 66 555
1559 L - -
1559 T - - 30 294
Catalog ID9530783810
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