France Teston - Henry III, 1575

1st type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1575
Ruler Henry III (Henri III) (1574–1589)
Composition Silver (.898)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 9.26
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued in 1575. Struck in Silver (.898). Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.26 g.

Obverse
Bust of Henry III on the right, laureate, draped and cuirassed with milled collar, nave on a crescent below the bust.
Reverse
Crowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; letter of workshop at 6 o'clock.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1575 K — 57%
1575 T 449.4K 43%

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