France Teston - François I, 1528

2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1528
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9.59
Diameter (mm) 27.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued in 1528. Struck in Silver. Measures 27.5 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, 2 and 3 of Dauphiné; an F at the top of the field.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1528 Romans (fr) Point sous la 2e lettre du droit et du revers et R couronnée en fin de légende du revers.

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