France Teston du Dauphiné, 2e type, faux d'époque, 1521
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1521
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.59
Diameter (mm)
26.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from France. Issued in 1521. Struck in Silver. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 9.59 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of François I on the right, cuirassed, wearing a closed crown.
- Reverse
- Field quartered with 1 and 4 of France, with 2 and 3 of Dauphiné.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1521 Romans | — | Point under the 2nd letter of the right and the reverse and R crowned at the end of the legend on the reverse |
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