© CGB
© CGB
½ Teston - Francis I 1st type
| Silver | 4.79 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1534 |
| Value | ½ Teston (¼ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.79 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Shield of France crowned in a polylobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +: XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IMPERAT.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Teston - Francis I (1st 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 1515, just a few years after Francis I ascended to the throne, and it was part of a broader effort to reform the French monetary system. The coin's design, which features an image of the king on one side and a fleur-de-lis on the other, was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the French monarchy. Despite its small denomination, the ½ Teston was an important part of everyday commerce in France during this period, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
