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This specimen was lot 1092 in Jean Elsen sale 141 (Brussels, June 2019), where it sold for €150 (about US$199 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"FRANCE, Royaume, Henri II (1547-1559), AR demi-teston, 1555D, Lyon. 2e type. D/ B. cuir. à d., t. nue. R/ Ecu de France couronné, entre deux H couronnés. Dupl-984; Ci. 1290; Laf. 822. 4,16 g Rare Légère faiblesse de frappe. Très Beau. (kingdom of France, Henry II, 1547-59, silver half teston of 1555, Lyon mint, second type. Obverse: armored bust right with bare head; reverse: crowned arms of France between two crowned "H's". Rare, slightly weak strike, Very Fine.)"

4.799 g, .899 fine silver, 5 sols, 8 deniers. struck 1551-58.

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