France Half Testoon - François I, 1541 – 1547

10th type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Teston
Year 1541 – 1547
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.799
Diameter (mm) 22.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Teston from France. Issued from 1541 to 1547. Struck in Silver. Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 4.8 g.

Obverse
Bust of Francis I at right, wearing an open crown on a chaperone; workshop letter on bust.
Reverse
Crowned shield of France in a 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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