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Teston with bare head - Henry II Type 1
Issuer | France |
Year | 1555 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1 Teston (1/2 LT) |
Currency | Livre tournois (987-1795) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 9.6 g |
Dimensions | 29 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | |
Engraver(s) | Jean Robert |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Dy royales#983 |
Obverse description | Bust of Henry II on the right, bare head, with a studded breastplate. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | HENRICVS. II. DEI. G. FRANCOR. REX. (Translation: Henry II, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.) |
Reverse description | Crowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; Letter G located nder the shield. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | + XPS.
VINCIT. XPS. REGNAT. XPS. IMPE. 1555 (Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.) |
Edge | |
Mint | G Poitiers, France |
Mintage | 1555 G - -
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Catalog ID | 5560031680 |
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