France Demi teston, 8e type - s.d.,, 1540 – 1547

François 1er

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Teston
Year 1540 – 1547
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.79
Diameter (mm) 26.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Teston from France. Issued from 1540 to 1547. Struck in Silver. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 4.79 g.

Obverse
Bust of François I on the right, bearded and cuirassed, wearing a radiated and fleurdelisé crown.
Reverse
Crowned shield of France within a ringed polylobe; workshop letter at the tip of the shield.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1547 D —
1546 D —
1545 D —
1544 D —
1543 D —
1542 D —
1541 D —
1540 D —

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