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© CGB
½ Teston - Henry II
| Silver | 4.799 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (Henri II) (1547-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1554-1559 |
| Value | ½ Teston (¼ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.799 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned Ecu de France accosted by two crowned H's; workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +XPS.VINCIT.XPS.REGNAT.XPS.IMP 1555
Interesting fact
The ½ Teston coin was minted during the reign of Henry II of France, who ruled from 1547 to 1559. It was a time of great change in France, as Henry II implemented various reforms to strengthen the monarchy and centralize power. Despite these efforts, the coinage of France during this period was still based on the old system of Testons and Livres, which had been in place since the 12th century. The ½ Teston coin was a relatively small denomination, but it was widely used in everyday transactions and played an important role in the economy of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1554 G | 210681 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1555 L | 78285 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1556 G | 70227 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1559 K | 66555 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Teston - Henry II 1554-1559 coin.
