1/2 Dizain - Francis I

€443,428.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Dizain (1⁄48 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon (.299 silver)
Weight1.56 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#857 , Gad R1#211 , Ciani#– , LP#706
Obverse descriptionCrowned F flanked by two lilies.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringFRAnCISCVS FRAnCORVM REX
(Translation: Francis, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCross with lilies in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT nOMEn DnI BEnEDICTO :+ B
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintBayonne, France (?-1837)
MintageND (1515-1540)  - -
Catalog ID5485298070
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