France Teston - Henri II, 1552

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1552
Ruler Henry II (Henri II) (1547–1559)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 9.59
Diameter (mm) 29.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued in 1552. Struck in Silver. Measures 29.5 mm and weighs 9.59 g.

Obverse
Laureate head of Henry II on the right.
Reverse
Crowned shield of France; workshop letter at the point of the shield.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1552 A 221.7K

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