Teston - Henri II and Marguerite of Valois 4 Arms shield
| Emitent | Béarn, Lordship of |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1577 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | 1 Teston (1/2) |
| Waluta | Livre |
| Skład | Silver (.917) |
| Waga | 8.85 g |
| Średnica | 29 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | |
| Orientacja | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | PA#3476, Dy féodales#1317 |
| Opis awersu | Busts face to face, a crown above. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu |
HENRICVS•II•D•G•REX•NAVARRE•D B (Translation: Henry II, by the grace of god, king of Navarra and lord of Bearn.) |
| Opis rewersu | Coat of Arms of Navarra, Bearn, Bourbon, France, etc. |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu |
•GRATIA•DEI•SVM•ID•QD•SVM•1577 ★ (Translation: By the grace of god, I am what I am.) |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
1577 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1851388660 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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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