France Teston - François I, 1540 – 1545

13th type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1540 – 1545
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9.59
Diameter (mm) 28.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued from 1540 to 1545. Struck in Silver. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 9.59 g.

Obverse
Bearded bust of François I on the right, armoured and wearing a cloak over his shoulder and a closed crown, wearing the collar of the Order of Saint-Michel.
Reverse
Crowned shield of France, between two Fs; workshop letter at the point of the shield.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1545 B —
1544 B —
1543 B —
1542 B —
1541 B —
1540 B —

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