France ½ Teston - Henry II, 1554 – 1559

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Teston
Year 1554 – 1559
Ruler Henry II (Henri II) (1547–1559)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 4.799
Diameter (mm) 25.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Teston from France. Issued from 1554 to 1559. Struck in Silver. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 4.8 g.

Obverse
Nude head of Henry II on right; below (Mm)
Reverse
Crowned Ecu de France accosted by two crowned H's; workshop letter at the point of the shield.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1559 K 66.6K
1557 L —
1556 G 70.2K
1555 L 78.3K
1554 B —
1554 G 210.7K
1554 M — (fr) 5e type

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