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

€8,544.00
IssuerFrance
Year1540-1547
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.79 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#905
Obverse descriptionBust of François I on the right, bearded and cuirassed, wearing a radiated and fleurdelisé crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISCVS: D: GRA: FRANCO:R. REX. (Mm) (Mg), (point sans le premier C).
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France within a ringed polylobe; workshop letter at the tip of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ NO NOBIS: DNE: SED: NOI: TVO DA GLORIA. (Mm) (Mg).
Edge
Mint
Mintage1540 D - -
1541 D - -
1542 D - -
1543 D - -
1544 D - -
1545 D - -
1546 D - -
1547 D - -
Catalog ID4728306520
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