1/2 Teston - Francis I 8th type, Angers

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1534-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.62 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#803 , Gad R1#258 , LP#682 , Ciani#1134
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS I D GR FRANCORVM REX
(Translation: Francis I, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms in polylobe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPERA
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1534-1540)  - dot 7th -
Catalog ID3734817400
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