France Teston - Charles IX, 1562 – 1574
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1562 – 1574
Ruler
Charles IX
(1560–1574)
Composition
Silver (.899)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
9.598
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from France. Issued from 1562 to 1574. Struck in Silver (.899). Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.6 g.
- Obverse
- Bust on the left of Charles IX, laureate and cuirassed legend starting at 19 h.
- Reverse
- Ecu of France crowned, accosted of two crowned K - L under the shield
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1574 L | 41.1K | (fr) Bayonne | ||
| 1573 L | 34.3K | (fr) Bayonne | ||
| 1572 L | 89.4K | (fr) Bayonne | ||
| 1570 L | 50.6K | (fr) Bayonne | ||
| 1569 L | 82.5K | (fr) Bayonne | ||
| 1568 L | 109K | (fr) Bayonne | ||
| 1568 L | — | (fr) Variété 8 sur 7 (tirage inclus dans l'année 1578) - Bayonne | ||
| 1567 L | 180.6K | (fr) Bayonne | ||
| 1566 L | 103.1K | (fr) Bayonne | ||
| 1565 L | 101.6K | (fr) Bayonne | ||
| 1564 L | 122.6K | (fr) Bayonne | ||
| 1563 L | 103.3K | (fr) Bayonne | ||
| 1562 L | 104.4K | (fr) Bayonne |
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