1/2 Teston - Francis I 5th type, Tours

Issuer France
Year 1515-1540
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
Currency Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition Silver (.898)
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#799 , Gad R1#259D , LP#656
Obverse description Bust right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANC REX
(Translation: Francis I, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse description Crowned arms in polyobe.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPE
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint Tours, France
Mintage ND (1515-1540) - Tours: dot 6th -
Numisquare ID 2641643700
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