1/2 Teston with a milled collar - Henry III 3rd type

€287,452.00
IssuerFrance
Year1576
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight4.59 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1127, LP#967
Obverse descriptionBust of Henri III on right, laurelled, draped and cuirassed, with milled collar.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRICVS · III · D· G· FRA· ET· PO· REX
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France, accosted by two crowned `H`; workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ SIT· NOMEN· DNI· BENEDICTVM ·1576 H H L
Edge
MintB
Rouen, France (?-1858)
E
Tours, France
G
Poitiers, France
K
Bordeaux, France (?-1880)
L
Bayonne, France (?-1837)
Mintage1576 L - (fr) Le tirage combine teston et demi teston. - 77 520
Catalog ID5418119090
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