1/2 Teston in the name of Charles IX

Issuer France
Year 1575
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
Currency Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition Silver (.899)
Weight 4.69 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1111 R1#425 Royales#1374 , LP#946a
Obverse description Laureate and armored bust right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLVS VIIII D G FRANCOR REX B
(Translation: Charles IX by the grace of god King of the Franks.)
Reverse description Crowned arms flanked by two crowned C`s.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM 1575
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
Mint B
Rouen, France (?-1858)
Mintage 1575 B - -
Numisquare ID 4943904480
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