France ½ Teston with a milled collar - Henry III, 1576
3rd type
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Teston
Year
1576
Ruler
Henry III (Henri III)
(1574–1589)
Composition
Silver (.898)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
4.59
Diameter (mm)
24.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Teston from France. Issued in 1576. Struck in Silver (.898). Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 4.59 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Henri III on right, laurelled, draped and cuirassed, with milled collar.
- Reverse
- Crowned shield of France, accosted by two crowned "H"; workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1576 L | 77.5K | (fr) Le tirage combine teston et demi teston. |
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