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Teston - Charles IX 4th type
| Silver (.899) | 9.45 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1560-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1874 (1561-1574) |
| 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#95995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ SIT. NOMEN. DNI. BENEDIC. 1565 (Mm) .
Symbole du graveur
Edge
Plain
Comment
All N's are backspin.Secret point in 10th position on the right and on the backhand side.
An O after the C of FRANC.
Sometimes in medal strike.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Teston - Charles IX (4th type) 1561-1874 (1561-1574) from France made of Silver (.899) weighing 9.45 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. The coin was minted during the reign of Charles IX, who ruled France from 1560 until his death in 1574. During his reign, France was plagued by religious wars between Catholics and Protestants, known as the French Wars of Religion. Despite this turmoil, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its design and quality were highly regarded.
