Lordship of Béarn Teston - Henri II and Marguerite of Valois, 1577
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Information
Country
Lordship of Béarn
Lordship of Béarn
Currency
Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1577
Rulers
Henry II of Béarn
(1572–1610)
, Margaret of Valois
(1572–1599)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
8.85
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from Lordship of Béarn. Issued in 1577. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 29 mm and weighs 8.85 g.
- Obverse
- Busts face to face, a crown above. (Henry II, by the grace of god, king of Navarra and lord of Bearn.)
- Reverse
- Coat of Arms of Navarra, Bearn, Bourbon, France, etc. (By the grace of god, I am what I am.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1577 | — |
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