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This specimen was lot 1119 in Jean Elsen sale 141 (Brussels, June 2019), where it sold for €245 (about US$325 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"FRANCE, Royaume, Henri III (1574-1589), AR teston, 1575B, Rouen. D/ B. l., dr. et cuir. à d., au col plat. R/ Ecu de France couronné, entre deux H couronnés. Dupl-1126A; Ci. -; Laf. 966. 9,43 g Belle patine. Rare dans cette qualité. Très Beau à Superbe. (kingdom of France, Henry III, 1574-89, silver teston of 1575, Rouen mint. Obverse: laureate, draped and armored bust right with flat collar; reverse: crowned arms between two crowned "H's". Nice patina, rare in this quality, Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"

teston, first type, 9.59 g, .899 fine silver, 12 sols tournois, struck 1575-77. Dupl-1126 = ruffed collar; Dupl-1126A = flat collar. date in Arabic numerals.

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