France Teston - François I, 1541 – 1547

10th type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1541 – 1547
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9.59
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued from 1541 to 1547. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.59 g.

Obverse
Bust of François I on the right, cuirassed, wearing a crown on a chaperon; below the letter of workshop.
Reverse
Crowned shield of France in a punctuated polylobe; letter of workshop at the point of the shield.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1547 A —
1546 A —
1545 A —
1544 A —
1543 A —
1542 A —
1541 A —

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