© JetonBretagne
© JetonBretagne
Teston Henri III de Navarre, II de Béarn
| Silver | 9.26 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Henry II of Béarn (1572-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1576 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.26 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#364509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Shield topped by a crown cutting the legend at the top, quartered to the 1 and 4 of Navarre, to the 2 of Béarn, to the 3 of Bourbon, accosted by two crowned H.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GRATIA. DEI. SVM. QD. SVM. 1573
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Teston Henri III de Navarre, II de Béarn coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious turmoil in France. The coin was issued by Henri III de Navarre, who was a Huguenot (French Calvinist) and would later become King Henri IV of France. The coin's minting was a symbol of the religious coexistence and tolerance that existed in the Lordship of Béarn, where Henri III ruled, despite the religious conflicts that were prevalent in other parts of France during that time.
