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Teston - Henry II 1st type
| Silver | 9.59 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (Henri II) (1547-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1552-1559 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.59 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Ecu of France crowned accosted of two crowned H; in the point of the shield the letter of workshop
Script: Latin
Lettering: +•XPS• VINCIT•XPS• REGNAT• XPS• IMPE• (millésime)
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The Teston - Henry II (1st type) coin was minted during the reign of King Henry II of France, who ruled from 1547 to 1559. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the king's devotion to Christianity. The coin was widely used throughout France and its territories during this time period, and its design was later adopted by other European countries, making it a significant piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1552 A | 202878 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1552 C | 23638 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1552 G | 19048 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1553 A | 180846 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1553 D | 21114 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1553 G | 75735 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1554 9 | 27376 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1554 B | 104193 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1554 E | 26851 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1556 D | 150322 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1557 G | 12098 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1557 H | 43299 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1557 T | 89971 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1559 H | 43299 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Teston - Henry II (1st type) 1552-1559 coin.
