1/2 Teston - Henri III 2nd type

€52,693.00
IssuerFrance
Year1575
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1101
Obverse descriptionBust of Charles IX on the left, laurelled and cuirassed; below, the different workshop.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS. VIIII. D. G. FRANCO REX
Reverse descriptionDescription of reverse: Crowned shield of France between two crowned Cs.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDIC MDLXXV
Edge
Mint&
Aix-en-Provence, France(?-1786)
9
Rennes, France
G
Poitiers, France
Mintage1575 & - (fr) Aix en Provence - 5 482
1575 9 - (fr) Rennes - 404 495
1575 9 - (fr) Rennes-légende fautée :à l`avers: CARVOLS au lieu de CAROLVS - au revers : STI au lieu de SIT et DNIC au lieu de DNI -
1575 G - (fr) Poitiers -
Catalog ID3148859650
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