France ½ Teston - François I, 1528 – 1547
3rd type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Teston
Year
1528 – 1547
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Silver (.898)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.68
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Teston from France. Issued from 1528 to 1547. Struck in Silver (.898). Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.68 g.
- Obverse
- Head of the King in right profile.
- Reverse
- The shield of France crowned with 1 crowned ermine to the right and another to the left.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1528-1547) | — |
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