France Teston - François I, 1515 – 1547
6th type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1515 – 1547
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Silver (.898)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.24
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from France. Issued from 1515 to 1547. Struck in Silver (.898). Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.24 g.
- Obverse
- Bearded bust of François I on the right, wearing an antique-style cuirass with the collar of the Order of St. Michael and a small open crown on a chaperon.
- Reverse
- Crowned Ecu de France accosted by two ermine spots within a punctuated polylobe.workshop letter (oncial)below the shield.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1515-1547) | — |
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