1/2 Teston of Dauphine - Francis I 3rd type

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight4.67 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#827 , Gad R1#273 , Ciani#1145 , LP#688
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS REX FRANCOR DAIPH E
(Translation: Francis I, king of the Franks and Dauphine.)
Reverse descriptionArms of Dauphine.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT NOMEN DNI BENEDITVM E
Edge
MintGrenoble, France
MintageND (1515-1540)  - -
Catalog ID1239283370
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