Teston - Charles IX 2nd type
| Silver (.899) | 9.45 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1560-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1575 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.899) |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Ecu of France crowned and accosted of two crowned C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIT NOMEN DOM BENEDIC
Edge
Lettering: ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Teston - Charles IX (2nd type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. The coin was introduced in 1562, just a few years after the French Wars of Religion began, and it was minted until 1575, the year that Charles IX died and was succeeded by his brother, Henry III. Despite the turmoil of this period, the Teston - Charles IX (2nd type) coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1562 9 | 168593 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 A | 256167 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 B | 197727 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 E | 74358 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 F | 75480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 H | 62832 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 M | 351823 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 N | 54162 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1562 T | 201960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1563 9 | 505541 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1563 F | 125766 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1563 G | 173458 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1563 H | 74052 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1563 K | 189694 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1563 M | 399789 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1563 O | 11985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1563 T | 281367 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1564 F | 101668 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1564 H | 56553 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1564 K | 142749 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1564 M | 284580 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1564 T | 227664 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1565 9 | 46282 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1565 H | 78693 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1565 K | 199665 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1565 M | 214353 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1566 B | 5278 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1566 H | 31459 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1566 K | 196197 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1566 M | 193239 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1566 R | 1785 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1567 9 | 29605 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1567 H | 33063 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1567 K | 265990 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1567 M | 266679 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1567 T | 58293 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1568 A | 87618 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1568 H | 42126 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1568 M | 224479 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1569 M | 128141 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1570 A | 7335 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1570 M | 275400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1573 9 | 27115 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1573 K | 28458 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1573 M | 286186 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1573 T | 42491 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1575 9 | 404495 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Teston - Charles IX (2nd type) 1562-1575 coin.
