teston
noun
a former silver coin of France, equal at various times to between 10 and 14½ sols, bearing on the obverse a bust of the reigning king.
testoon
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a variation of
teston.
Example Sentences
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But he, the young chief of the O'Bergan's, could ill brook to be outdone in generous deeds but gave therefor with gracious gesture a testoon of costliest bronze.
From Ulysses by James Joyce
"Not a testoon care I," Mr. Lacel answered.
From House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court by Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
The silver testoon was advanced at the same time from 10 sols. to 10 sols.
From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by William Arthur Shaw
