1 Testone - Francesco I

€225,663.00
IssuerAsti
Year1515-1529
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Testone (1/2)
CurrencyLira (1095-1553)
CompositionSilver
Weight8.36 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNI II#3, MIR#2-97
Obverse descriptionCrowned and cuirassed half-length figure of Francis I, facing left and holding upright sword in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering⚜ · FRAN · FRA REX · AC · AST · DNS :
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with coat of arms of France. Two fleurs de lis in left and right fields.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering♔ · SOL · DEO · TRINO · ET · VNI · GLORIA ·
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1515-1529)  - -
Catalog ID1588399510
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