Demi teston, 8e type - s.d., François 1er

Issuer France
Year 1540-1547
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
Currency Livre tournois (987-1795)
Composition Silver
Weight 4.79 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#905
Obverse description Bust of François I on the right, bearded and cuirassed, wearing a radiated and fleurdelisé crown.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + FRANCISCVS: D: GRA: FRANCO:R. REX. (Mm) (Mg), (point sans le premier C).
Reverse description Crowned shield of France within a ringed polylobe; workshop letter at the tip of the shield.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + NO NOBIS: DNE: SED: NOI: TVO DA GLORIA. (Mm) (Mg).
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1540 D - -
1541 D - -
1542 D - -
1543 D - -
1544 D - -
1545 D - -
1546 D - -
1547 D - -
Numisquare ID 4728306520
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