Savoy (France) ½ Teston - Charles III, 1504 – 1553
Type 1; Bourg-en-Bresse mint
Information
Country
Savoy (France)
Savoy (France)
Currency
Teston
(1434 – 1553)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Teston - Charles III
Year
1504 – 1553
Ruler
Charles III the Good
(1504–1553)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.73
Diameter (mm)
27.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Teston - Charles III from Savoy (France). Issued from 1504 to 1553. Struck in Silver. Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 4.73 g.
- Obverse
- Hatted bust of the duke facing right. (Charles II, duke of Savoy.)
- Reverse
- Savoyard sloping shield, with helmet, crest and lambrequins. (There is no fear of God.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1504-1553) | — |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.