1. a historical silver coin formerly used in England and Scotland, worth about sixpence
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The merchant counted out several testoons from his purse.
• In the 16th century, a testoon was a common form of currency.
• The old testoon bore the profile of King Henry VIII.
• Collectors prize well-preserved testoons from the Tudor period.
• The shopkeeper refused the worn testoon as payment.