France Teston - François I, 1540 – 1547

14th type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1540 – 1547
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9.59
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued from 1540 to 1547. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 9.59 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 E —
1546 E —
1545 E —
1544 E —
1543 E —
1542 E —
1541 E —
1540 E 47.9K

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