France ½ teston François Ier, 1529 – 1531

13e type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Teston
Year 1529 – 1531
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.799
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Teston from France. Issued from 1529 to 1531. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 4.8 g.

Obverse
Bust of François I on the right, cuirassed, wearing a closed crown.
Reverse
Shield of France crowned accosted of two F crowned.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1531 D —
1530 D —
1529 D — (fr) Annelet sous la 12e lettre du droit et du revers et trèfle en fin des légendes

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