Teston with bare head - Henry II Posthumous, Lyon mint

€298,946.00
IssuerFrance
Year1560
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight9.41 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1031 ( 2e type )
Obverse descriptionBust of Henry II, cuirassed on the right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRICVS. II. D. G. FRANC. REX. M.
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; letter of workshop at the point of the shield on a point.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ XPS VINCIT. XPS. REGNAT. XPS. IMP. 1560. M
Edge
MintD
Lyon, France (?-1858)
Mintage1560 D. - (fr) frappe totale comprenant le Teston d Henri II 1er type D non pointé - 184 059
Catalog ID8173591540
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