Teston - Henri II

€8,218.00
IssuerFrance
Year1560-1561
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.43 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1050
Obverse descriptionBust of Henry II on the right, cuirassed, bare head. Charles IX coinage in the name of Henry II
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRICVS. II. D. G. FRANC. REX
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ XPS. VINCIT. XPS. REGNAT. XPS. IMP. 1560
Edge
Mint
Mintage1560 D - - 184 059
1560 I - (fr) Limoges (Point sous la 10ème lettre dans la légende Avers et Revers, trèfle en fin des légendes) -
1560 T - (fr) Nantes - 90 545
1561 I - (fr) Limoges -
1561 T - (fr) Nantes - 219 008
Catalog ID6162690050
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