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

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#799 , Gad R1#259D , LP#656
Obverse descriptionBust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANC REX
(Translation: Francis I, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms in polyobe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPE
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
MintTours, France
MintageND (1515-1540)  - Tours: dot 6th -
Catalog ID2641643700
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