France Teston - François I, 1529 – 1531

1st type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1529 – 1531
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9.598
Diameter (mm) 29.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued from 1529 to 1531. Struck in Silver. Measures 29.5 mm and weighs 9.6 g.

Obverse
Bust of François I on the right, cuirassed, wearing a closed crown.
Reverse
Crowned shield of France in a polylobe.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1531 G — (fr) Poitiers (Point sous la 8e lettre du droit et du revers)
1529  — (fr) Bourges
1529  — (fr) Villefranche-de-Rouergue
1529 A — (fr) Paris
1529 G — (fr) Poitiers (Point sous la 8e lettre du droit et du revers)

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