Teston - Henry II milled

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1552-1553
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver (.899)
Weight9.52 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#983A R1, 1287#, LP#821a
Obverse descriptionBare headed armored bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRICS II D G FRANC REX
(Translation: Henry II, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms flanked by two cronwed H`s.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPE 1552 S
(Translation: Christ wins, Christ reigns, Christ commands.)
Edge
MintS
Troyes, France
Mintage1552 S - -
1553 S - -
Catalog ID2774985250
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