France Teston - Charles IX, 1562 – 1567

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1562 – 1567
Ruler Charles IX (1560–1574)
Composition Silver (.898)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 9.37
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued from 1562 to 1567. Struck in Silver (.898). Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.37 g.

Obverse
Laurelled and cuirassed bust of Charles IX on the left.
Reverse
Shield quartered with 1 and 4 of France, 2 and 3 of Dauphiné, accosted by two crowned Cs, workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Edge
Gross

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1567 Z —
1566 Z —
1564 Z 32.8K
1563 Z 7.3K
1562 Z 28.6K

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