France Teston - François I, 1515 – 1540

3rd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1515 – 1540
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 1515 to 1540. Struck in Silver. Measures 29.5 mm and weighs 9.6 g.

Obverse
Bust of François I on the right, wearing an open crown on a hood.
Reverse
Shield of France crowned in a polylobe.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1540  — (fr) Rouen (Point sous la 15e lettre du droit et du revers)
1515  — (fr) Rouen (Point sous la 15e lettre du droit et du revers) 75%

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