Teston à la tête couronnée 1er type - Henri II

€213,149.00
IssuerFrance
Year1549-1557
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight9.34 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#981
Obverse descriptionBust of Henry II on the right, wearing the closed crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ HENRICVS . II . DEI . G . FRANCOR . REX
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France, accosted by two crowned H; letter of workshop at the point of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ XPS . VINCIT . XPS . REGNAT . XPS . IMP . 1555
Edge
MintT
Nantes, France (?-1837)
MintageND (1549-1557)  - -
1556 T - -
Catalog ID5853006390
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