Teston - Henri II and Marguerite of Valois 4 Arms shield
| Emisor | Béarn, Lordship of |
|---|---|
| Año | 1577 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1 Teston (1/2) |
| Moneda | Livre |
| Composición | Silver (.917) |
| Peso | 8.85 g |
| Diámetro | 29 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round |
| Técnica | |
| Orientación | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | PA#3476, Dy féodales#1317 |
| Descripción del anverso | Busts face to face, a crown above. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso |
HENRICVS•II•D•G•REX•NAVARRE•D B (Translation: Henry II, by the grace of god, king of Navarra and lord of Bearn.) |
| Descripción del reverso | Coat of Arms of Navarra, Bearn, Bourbon, France, etc. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso |
•GRATIA•DEI•SVM•ID•QD•SVM•1577 ★ (Translation: By the grace of god, I am what I am.) |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
1577 - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 1851388660 |
| Información adicional |
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Historical Context: This silver teston, struck in 1577, hails from the Lordship of Béarn during the tumultuous French Wars of Religion. It was issued under Henri III of Navarre, who would later ascend to the French throne as Henri IV. At this time, Béarn was a staunch Protestant stronghold and a crucial power base for Henri, leader