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Teston à la tête couronnée 1er type - Henri II
1556 (1549-1557) years| Silver (.898) | 9.34 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (Henri II) (1547-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1556 (1549-1557) |
| Value | 1 Teston (½ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.898) |
| Weight | 9.34 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#213149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France, accosted by two crowned H; letter of workshop at the point of the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XPS . VINCIT . XPS . REGNAT . XPS . IMP . 1555
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Teston à la tête couronnée (1er type) - Henri II 1556 (1549-1557) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Henri II, who ruled France from 1547 until his death in 1559. During his reign, Henri II implemented a number of economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the French currency and stimulating trade. The Teston à la tête couronnée coin was one of the new coinage introduced during this period, and it was designed to replace the older Teston coin that had been in circulation since the 15th century. The new coin was made of silver and had a higher purity level than its predecessor, which helped to increase its value and stability. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the Teston à la tête couronnée coin remained a popular form of currency in France until it was eventually replaced by other coins in the late 16th century.
