France Teston - François I, 1546 – 1547
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1546 – 1547
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.59
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from France. Issued from 1546 to 1547. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.59 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of François I on the right, wearing an open crown on a chaperone and a collar.
- Reverse
- Crowned shield of France accosted on the left of a crowned F, on the right of a crowned ermine spot; below the different of workshop.
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