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) 9.32
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued in 1559. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.32 g.

Obverse
Bust of Henri II on right with damascened cuirass, below (Mg): (Mm) (nave)
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 B — 11%
1559 K 66.6K 78%
1559 L — 11%
1559 T 30.3K

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