France ½ teston François Ier, 1539 – 1540

3e type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Teston
Year 1539 – 1540
Ruler Francis I (François Ier) (1515–1547)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.799
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Teston from France. Issued from 1539 to 1540. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.8 g.

Obverse
Bust of François I on the right, wearing an open crown on a hood.
Reverse
Crowned shield of France within a ball-shaped polylobe (17 lobes).

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1540  — (fr) Rouen (Point sous la 15e lettre du droit et du revers)
1539  — (fr) Rouen (Point sous la 15e lettre du droit et du revers)

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