Teston with bare head - Henry II Posthumous; Lyon

Reverse

Crowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; letter of workshop at the point of the shield on a point.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + XPS VINCIT. XPS. REGNAT. XPS. IMP. 1560. M

Comment

Francis II died on the night of December 4-5, 1560, and was succeeded by his younger brother, Charles, under the regency of Catherine de Medici. In 1560, 1561, and even 1562, coins continued to be issued in the name of Henri II.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

François II mourut dans la nuit du 4 au 5 décembre 1560. Son frère cadet, Charles, lui succéda sous la régence de Catherine de Médicis. En 1560, 1561, voire 1562, on continua de monnayer au nom d'Henri II.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Teston with bare head - Henry II (Posthumous; Lyon) 1560 from France made of Silver (.898) weighing 9.41 g is that it was minted posthumously, meaning after the death of King Henry II in 1559. This coin was part of a series of coins minted in the name of King Henry II, even though he had already passed away, in order to maintain the stability of the currency and to honor his memory.

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