1/2 Teston of Brittany - Francis I 4th type

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1540-1547
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight4.6 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#915 , Gad R1#276 , Ciani Royales#– , LP#775
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS D G FRANCOR REX BRITM 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, all within polylobe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDEVS IN ADIVTORIVM MEVM INTENDE R Z
Edge
MintZ
Rennes, France (?-1772)
MintageND (1540-1547) Z - -
Catalog ID7607141200
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