Douzain of Dauphine - Francis I 10th type

€446,417.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon (.339 silver)
Weight2.33 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#852 , Gad R1#235 , Ciani#– , LP#716
Obverse descriptionDauphine arms.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringFRAnCISCVS FRAnCORV REX
Reverse descriptionCross with two dolphins, one lily and one crown in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT nOmEn DnI BEnEDITVm
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1515-1540)  - dot 1st -
Catalog ID1501948520
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