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

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight4.49 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#822A , Gad R1#271A , LP#684A
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANC REX
(Translation: Francis I, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionArms of Dauphine with small crown at top.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNO NOBIS DNE SED NOI TVO DA GLO
(Translation: Not unto us, O Lord, but to thy name give the glory.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1515-1540)  - Cremieu: dot 1st -
Catalog ID3818420090
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