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½ Teston with a milled collar - Henry III 3rd type
1576 year| Silver (.898) | 4.59 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1576 |
| Value | ½ Teston (¼ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.898) |
| Weight | 4.59 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#287452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France, accosted by two crowned "H"; workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ SIT· NOMEN· DNI· BENEDICTVM ·1576
H H
L
Comment
Bordeaux: Variety without Poland. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1576 Henry III ½ Teston coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant monetary reform in France. Henry III, who ruled from 1574 to 1589, introduced a new currency system that replaced the old system of Livres, sous, and deniers with a new system based on the Teston, which was equal to 10 sous, or 20 deniers. This coin, with its milled collar and silver composition, was a key part of this new currency system and helped to stabilize the French economy during a time of economic uncertainty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1576 L | 77520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Teston with a milled collar - Henry III (3rd type) 1576 coin.
