France Teston - Henri III, 1575 – 1576

4th type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1575 – 1576
Ruler Henry III (Henri III) (1574–1589)
Composition Silver (.868)
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 9.52
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued from 1575 to 1576. Struck in Silver (.868). Measures 28 mm and weighs 9.52 g.

Obverse
Bust of Henry III right, laureate, draped and cuirassed with a flat collar; letter of workshop under the bust between two points.
Reverse
Shield of France crowned accosted of two crowned H.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1576 H — (fr) La Rochelle 15%
1576 H — (fr) La Rochelle, var. HANRICVS
1575 9 406.5K (fr) Rennes 54%
1575 B 389.7K Rouen 23%
1575 T 449.4K (fr) Nantes 15%

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