1/2 Teston of Brittany - Francis I 6th type

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1540-1547
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight4.57 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#918 , Gad R1#277 , Ciani Royales#1153 , LP#778
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANCOVM REX
(Translation: Francis I, by the grace of god, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms flanked by crowned ermine spot and crowned F.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPERAT Z
(Translation: Christ wins, Christ reigns, Christ commands.)
Edge
MintZ
Rennes, France (?-1772)
MintageND (1540-1547) Z - -
Catalog ID5034193740
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