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½ Teston - Charles IX 2nd type
| Silver (.898) | 4.67 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1560-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1573 |
| Value | ½ Teston (¼ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.898) |
| Weight | 4.67 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Shield of France crowned accosted of two C crowned.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIT. NOMEN[.] DNI (Mm) BENEDI[CT.] MDLXVII.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Teston - Charles IX (2nd type) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1562, just a few years after the French Wars of Religion began, and it was used as a means of financing the military campaigns of King Charles IX. Despite the challenges of this period, the coin remained in circulation for over a decade and was an important part of the French monetary system during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1562 A | 256167 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 B | 197727 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 H | 62832 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 M | 351823 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 T | 201960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1563 9 | 173169 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1563 C | 19048 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1563 M | 389789 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1564 9 | 60205 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1564 H | 56553 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1564 M | 284580 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1565 9 | 46282 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1565 M | 214353 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1567 9 | 29605 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1567 A | 98328 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1567 H | 33063 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1567 K | 265990 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1568 9 | 13682 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1568 M | 224479 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1573 B | 7803 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1573 M | 286186 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Teston - Charles IX (2nd type) 1562-1573 coin.
