France Teston with bare head - Henry II, 1560
Posthumous; Lyon mint
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Teston
Year
1560
Ruler
Charles IX
(1560–1574)
Composition
Silver (.898)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.41
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Teston from France. Issued in 1560. Struck in Silver (.898). Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.41 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Henry II, cuirassed on the right.
- Reverse
- Crowned shield of France accosted by two crowned H; letter of workshop at the point of the shield on a point.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1560 D. | 184.1K | (fr) frappe totale comprenant le Teston d Henri II 1er type D non pointé |
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