Teston - Henri II and Marguerite of Valois 4 Arms shield

发行方 Béarn, Lordship of
年份 1577
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值 1 Teston (1/2)
货币 Livre
材质 Silver (.917)
重量 8.85 g
直径 29 mm
厚度
形状 Round
制作工艺
方向 Coin alignment ↑↓
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 PA#3476, Dy féodales#1317
正面描述 Busts face to face, a crown above.
正面文字 Latin
正面铭文 HENRICVS•II•D•G•REX•NAVARRE•D B
(Translation: Henry II, by the grace of god, king of Navarra and lord of Bearn.)
背面描述 Coat of Arms of Navarra, Bearn, Bourbon, France, etc.
背面文字 Latin
背面铭文 •GRATIA•DEI•SVM•ID•QD•SVM•1577 ★
(Translation: By the grace of god, I am what I am.)
边缘
铸币厂
铸造量 1577 - -
Numisquare 编号 1851388660
附加信息

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

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