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Teston - Henry III in the name of Charles IX 10th type
| Silver (.899) | 9.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1560-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1572-1575 |
| Value | 1 Teston (½ LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.899) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Shield of France crowned, accosted of C crowned.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +SIT·NOMEN·DOM·BENEDI·M·D·LXXV·P·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Teston - Henry III coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious turmoil in France, known as the Wars of Religion. The coin was issued by Henry III, who was a Catholic king, but the coin bears the name of Charles IX, who was a Protestant king. This highlights the political and religious tensions that existed in France during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1572 A | 17518 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1573 A | 8160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1573 T | 42491 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1574 M | 128749 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1575 M | 349897 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Teston - Henry III in the name of Charles IX (10th type) 1572-1575 coin.
