© CGB
© CGB
Teston - Francis I 6th type
| Silver | 9.59 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1541-1547 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.59 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France in a punctuated polylobe; letter of workshop at the point of the shield.
Lettering: (couronne) XPS. VINCIT (Mm) XPS. REGN[AT. XP]S. IMPE.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Teston - Francis I (6th type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in France. Francis I, who ruled from 1515 to 1547, was instrumental in the development of the Renaissance in France, and his reign saw a flourishing of the arts, literature, and science. The coin's design, which features a crowned and armored king on one side and a shield with the French fleur-de-lis on the other, reflects the political and cultural shifts that were taking place during this time.
