Teston with bare head - Henry II Type 1, France

Teston with bare head - Henry II Type 1, France, 1555 obverse imageTeston with bare head - Henry II Type 1, France, 1555 reverse image
Teston with bare head - Henry II Type 1 coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1555
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    n/a
  • Mint:
    G Poitiers, France
Teston with bare head - Henry II Type 1 Reference Price

Reference Price

$348.09-$556.44

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Teston with bare head - Henry II Type 1 Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Crowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; Letter G located nder the shield.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Henry II on the right, bare head, with a studded breastplate.

Engraver:

Jean Robert

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

Teston with bare head - Henry II Type 1 Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

HENRICVS. II. DEI. G. FRANCOR. REX.

Reverse:

+ XPS. VINCIT. XPS. REGNAT. XPS. IMPE. 1555

Teston with bare head - Henry II Type 1 Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

Teston with bare head - Henry II Type 1 sizes
  • Weight:9.6 g
  • Diameter:29 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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