½ Teston - Charles IX 5th type, France

½ Teston - Charles IX 5th type, France, 1562-1567 obverse image½ Teston - Charles IX 5th type, France, 1562-1567 reverse image
½ Teston - Charles IX 5th type coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1562-1567
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    D Lyon, France (?-1858)
½ Teston - Charles IX 5th type Reference Price

Reference Price

$51.00-$388.70

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Teston - Charles IX 5th type Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Ecu de France couronn contenant 3 lys,Inscriptions circulaires

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Buste de Charles IX à gauche, lauré et cuirassé ; lettre d'atelier sous le buste.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

½ Teston - Charles IX 5th type Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

CAROLUS:VIIII:D:G:FRANCO:REX (mintmark under the breast)

Reverse:

SIT-NOMEN-DNI-BENEDIC-1564 (rose croix) secret point under the 10th letter of the legend (N of DNI)

½ Teston - Charles IX 5th type Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.899)

Size

½ Teston - Charles IX 5th type sizes
  • Weight:4.79 g
  • Diameter:25 mm
  • Thickness:1.3 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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