Teston - Charles IX

€39,707.00
IssuerFrance
Year1562-1567
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight9.37 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#1081
Obverse descriptionLaurelled and cuirassed bust of Charles IX on the left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering.CAROLVS. 9. DEI. G. FRANCO. REX.
Reverse descriptionShield quartered with 1 and 4 of France, 2 and 3 of Dauphiné, accosted by two crowned Cs, workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering*XPS. VINCIT. XPS. REGNAT. XPS. INP. 1652. D.
EdgeRough
Mint
Mintage1562 Z - - 28 585
1563 Z - - 7 343
1564 Z - - 32 818
1566 Z - -
1567 Z - -
Catalog ID5625761550
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