Lordship of Béarn Teston - Henry II and Marguerite of Valois, 1577

Obverse Reverse

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) 9.3
Diameter (mm) 28.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from Lordship of Béarn. Issued in 1577. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 9.3 g.

Obverse
Busts face to face, a crown above. (Henry II, by the grace of god, king of Navarra and lord of Bearn.)
Reverse
Crowned coat of Arms of Navarra-Bearn. (By the grace of god, I am what I am.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1577 

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