France ½ Teston - Francis I, 1515 – 1534

1st type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Teston
Year 1515 – 1534
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.79
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Teston from France. Issued from 1515 to 1534. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 4.79 g.

Obverse
Bust of François I on the right, wearing an open crown on a hood.
Reverse
Shield of France crowned in a polylobe.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1534  —
1518  —
1515 B —

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