France Teston - Francois I, 1515 – 1540

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1515 – 1540
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued from 1515 to 1540. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 9 g.

Obverse
King head
Reverse
France crowned ecu, surrounded by hexabole
Edge
Slick

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1540  —
1515  — Toulouse

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