France Teston - Louis XII, 1514

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1514
Ruler Louis XII (1498–1515)
Composition Silver (.938)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9.59
Diameter (mm) 29
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued in 1514. Struck in Silver (.938). Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.59 g.

Obverse
Bust of the king on the right, wearing a crown on a hood
Reverse
Ecu de France crowned in a ball polylobe
Edge
Rough (hammering)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1514)  32.1K (fr) Lyon : point 12° et un trèfle en fin de légende à l'avers et au revers
ND (1514)  — (fr) Paris : point 18°
ND (1514)  — (fr) Rouen : point 15°
ND (1514)  — (fr) Tours : point 6° et une tour en fin de légende

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