France Teston - Henri II, 1554 – 1558

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1554 – 1558
Ruler Henry II (Henri II) (1547–1559)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 9.35
Diameter (mm) 28.5
Thickness (mm) 3
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued from 1554 to 1558. Struck in Silver. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 9.35 g.

Obverse
Head of Henri II, laurel on right
Reverse
Crowned shield of France; workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1558 A 29.8K Paris
1554 A 544.6K Paris 100%

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