France Teston - Henri II, 1553 – 1560

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1553 – 1560
Ruler Henry II (Henri II) (1547–1559)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 9.59
Diameter (mm) 29.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued from 1553 to 1560. Struck in Silver. Measures 29.5 mm and weighs 9.59 g.

Obverse
Bust cuirassed on the right of Henry II, with bare head, below a point.
Reverse
Ecu of France crowned accosted of two crowned H; in the point of the shield the letter of workshop

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1560 M — (fr) Toulouse
1556 M — (fr) Toulouse
1555 M — (fr) Toulouse
1554 M — (fr) Toulouse
1553 I — (fr) Limoges (Point sous la 10ème lettre dans la légende Avers, trèfle en fin de légende du revers)

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