Teston with bare head - Henry II Type 1

€259,084.00
IssuerFrance
Year1555
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.6 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Jean Robert
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#983
Obverse descriptionBust of Henry II on the right, bare head, with a studded breastplate.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRICVS. II. DEI. G. FRANCOR. REX.
(Translation: Henry II, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; Letter G located nder the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ XPS. VINCIT. XPS. REGNAT. XPS. IMPE. 1555
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
MintG
Poitiers, France
Mintage1555 G - -
Catalog ID5560031680
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