1/2 Teston - Louis XII Gold Pattern

€438,238.00
IssuerFrance
Year1514-1515
TypePattern
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionGold
Weight6.85 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#661 var.
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVDOVICVS D G FRANCORV REX
(Translation: Louis, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms in polylobe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IPT
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1514-1515)  - dot 18th -
Catalog ID3977042510
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