Douzain - Francis I 2nd type

€447,962.00
IssuerFrance
Year1540-1547
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon (.339 silver)
Weight2.43 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#920 , Gad R1#243 , Ciani#1162 , LP#780
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms within trefoil.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS D G FRANCORVM RE A H
Reverse descriptionCross with two crowns and two lilies in angles, all within quatrefoil.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT NOMEN DNI BENEDICTVM A H
Edge
MintF
Angers, France (mid 8th century -
1662)
H
La Rochelle, France (?-1837)
MintageND (1540-1547) F - -
ND (1540-1547) H - -
Catalog ID9745402210
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