France Teston - Henri II, 1559

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1559
Ruler Henry II (Henri II) (1547–1559)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 9.41
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued in 1559. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 9.41 g.

Obverse
Bust of Henri II on the right, laurelled and cuirassed.
Reverse
Crowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; workshop letter at the point of the shield.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1559 H — (fr) La Rochelle
1559 L 76.2K
1559 M — (fr) Toulouse

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