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1560 Francis II and Mary Queen of Scots silver teston issued during joint rule
1560 Francis II and Mary Queen of Scots silver teston issued during joint rule
1560 Francis II and Mary Queen of Scots silver teston issued during joint rule
1560 Francis II and Mary Queen of Scots silver teston issued during joint rule
1560 Francis II and Mary Queen of Scots silver teston issued during joint rule

1560 Francis II and Mary Queen of Scots silver teston issued during joint rule

$ 211.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Certification: Uncertified

    Description

    This is a nice silver teston minted in 1560, during the short reign of King Francis II and Mary Queen of Scots (1559-1560 A.D.)
    After the death of King Henry II (in 1559) during a jousting tournament, the coinage still bore his name and portrait whilst a new design for his son Francis was being produced at the mint. This coin bears the bust of King Henry II in armour, dated 1560. In December 1560 King Francis died and the reign went to his brother and not to Mary who returned to Scotland.
    A nice looking coin in circulated condition with a nice portrait and toned.
    DENOMINATION:
    Teston
    CULTURE:
    Renaissance France
    DATE:
    1560 A.D.
    MATERIAL:
    Silver
    SIZE:
    28.04mm diameter
    WEIGHT:
    9.30 grams
    ATTRIBUTION:
    Duplessy 1031
    PROVENANCE:
    Formerly in a private collection. Metz, France.
    This coin is unconditionally guaranteed be an original and
    to date from the period described. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied on request