1/2 Teston of Brittany - Francis I 1st type

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight4.7 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#829 , Gad R1#274 , LP#689 bis
Obverse descriptionBust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS D G FRANCOR REX BRITN DVX
(Translation: Francis I, by the grace of god, king of the Franks and duke of Brittany.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms flanked by two crowned ermine spots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDEVS IN ADIVTORIVM MEVM INTENDE N
Edge
MintN
Nantes, France (?-1837)
MintageND (1515-1540) N - -
Catalog ID8874515200
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