France Teston with bare head - Henry II, 1555
Type 1
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1555
Ruler
Henry II (Henri II)
(1547–1559)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
9.6
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from France. Issued in 1555. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.6 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Henry II on the right, bare head, with a studded breastplate. (Henry II, by God's grace, king of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; Letter G located nder the shield. (Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1555 G | — |
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