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

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight4.25 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#824 , Gad R1#272 , LP#686
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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT NOMEN DNI BENEDICTVM R P
Edge
MintMontélimar, France(1346-1594)
Romans-sur-Isère, France(1192-1554)
MintageND (1515-1540)  - Montelimar: dot 3rd -
ND (1515-1540)  - Romans: dot 2nd -
Catalog ID5242027590
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