© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Teston - Henry II 1st type
1603 year| Silver | 9.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry II (1592-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1603 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#166217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms between crowned H.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DNS • ADVITOR • ET • REDEM • MEVS • 1603
Translation: The lord is my support and redemptor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Teston - Henry II (1st type) 1603 coin from Principality of Dombes (French States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Principality of Dombes, which is a rare feature on coins from this time period.
