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Teston with bare head - Henry II Type
1555 year| Silver | 9.6 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (Henri II) (1547-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1555 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#259084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; Letter G located nder the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XPS. VINCIT. XPS. REGNAT. XPS. IMPE. 1555
Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.
Interesting fact
The Henry II Teston was minted during a time of great change in France. Henry II, who ruled from 1547 to 1559, was instrumental in introducing several reforms, including the creation of a new currency system. The Teston was one of the coins introduced during this time, and it was used widely throughout France. Despite its widespread use, the coin was not without controversy. Some people believed that the coin was too similar in design to the Teston of Francis I, who had ruled before Henry II, and that it did not adequately reflect the new reforms that Henry II had implemented. Despite these criticisms, the Henry II Teston remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
