France ½ Teston - Henri III, 1575

2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Teston
Year 1575
Ruler Henry III (Henri III) (1574–1589)
Composition Silver (.898)
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 4.5
Diameter (mm) 25.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Teston from France. Issued in 1575. Struck in Silver (.898). Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 4.5 g.

Obverse
Bust of Charles IX on the left, laurelled and cuirassed; below, the different workshop.
Reverse
Description of reverse: Crowned shield of France between two crowned Cs.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1575 & 5.5K (fr) Aix en Provence
1575 9 404.5K (fr) Rennes
1575 9 — (fr) Rennes-légende fautée :à l'avers: CARVOLS au lieu de CAROLVS - au revers : STI au lieu de SIT et DNIC au lieu de DNI
1575 G — (fr) Poitiers

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