France ½ Teston - Charles IX, 1562 – 1567

5th type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Teston
Year 1562 – 1567
Ruler Charles IX (1560–1574)
Composition Silver (.899)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.79
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 1.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Teston from France. Issued from 1562 to 1567. Struck in Silver (.899). Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.79 g.

Obverse
Bust of Charles IX on the left, laureate and cuirassed; workshop letter under the bust.
Reverse
Ecu of France crowned containing 3 lilies, Circular inscriptions
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1567 D — (fr) Lyon
1566 D — (fr) Lyon
1565 D 14.4K (fr) Lyon
1564 D 82.9K (fr) Lyon
1564 I — Limoges
1563 D 83.9K (fr) Lyon
1563 I 88.1K Limoges
1562 D — (fr) Lyon
1562 I 103K Limoges

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