1/2 Teston - Henry II

€8,222.00
IssuerFrance
Year1554-1559
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.799 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Guillaume de Serre
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1032
Obverse descriptionNude head of Henry II on right; below (Mm)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRICVS.II.DEI.G.FRANCO REX (ancre)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Ecu de France accosted by two crowned H`s; workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+XPS.VINCIT.XPS.REGNAT.XPS.IMP 1555
Edge
Mint
Mintage1554 B - -
1554 G - - 210 681
1554 M - (fr) 5e type -
1555 L - - 78 285
1556 G - - 70 227
1557 L - -
1559 K - - 66 555
Catalog ID3768925150
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