France Teston - Charles IX, 1561 – 1570

damascene cuirass

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Livre tournois (987 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Teston
Year 1561 – 1570
Ruler Charles IX (1560–1574)
Composition Silver (.899)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 9.24
Diameter (mm) 29.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Teston from France. Issued from 1561 to 1570. Struck in Silver (.899). Measures 29.2 mm and weighs 9.24 g.

Obverse
Bust of Charles IX, facing left, in damascene cuirass. (Charles IX, king of the Franks by God's grace.)
Reverse
Crowned shield of France sided with two crowned C. (Blessed be the name of our lord Jesus Christ.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1570 A —
1569 A —
1568 A —
1567 A —
1563 A —
1562 A —
1561 A —

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