© CGB
© CGB
Teston - Francis I 13th type
| Silver | 9.59 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1545 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.59 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France, between two Fs; workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS (Mm) IMPERAT.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Teston - Francis I (13th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1540, just a few years after the beginning of the French Renaissance, and it was used as a means of promoting trade and commerce throughout the country. Despite its small denomination, the Teston was an important part of the French monetary system during this period, and it remained in circulation for over a century. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item, prized for its historical significance and its status as a symbol of France's rich cultural heritage.
