Teston - Henri II and Marguerite of Valois 4 Arms shield
| Emittente | Béarn, Lordship of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1577 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Teston (1/2) |
| Valuta | Livre |
| Composizione | Silver (.917) |
| Peso | 8.85 g |
| Diametro | 29 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | |
| Orientamento | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | PA#3476, Dy féodales#1317 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Busts face to face, a crown above. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
HENRICVS•II•D•G•REX•NAVARRE•D B (Translation: Henry II, by the grace of god, king of Navarra and lord of Bearn.) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Coat of Arms of Navarra, Bearn, Bourbon, France, etc. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
•GRATIA•DEI•SVM•ID•QD•SVM•1577 ★ (Translation: By the grace of god, I am what I am.) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1577 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1851388660 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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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