Douzain of Dauphine - Francis I 3rd type

€445,716.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon (.339 silver)
Weight2.38 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#844 , Gad R1#228 , Ciani#1165 , LP#708
Obverse descriptionDauphine arms.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringFRAnCISCVS FRAnCORV REX
Reverse descriptionCross with two dolphins and two lilies in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT nOmEn DnI BEnEDITVm
Edge
MintCrémieu, France
Montélimar, France(1346-1594)
Romans-sur-Isère, France(1192-1554)
MintageND (1515-1540)  - Cremieu: dot 1st -
ND (1515-1540)  - Montelimar: dot 3rd -
ND (1515-1540)  - Romans: dot 2nd -
Catalog ID9382159680
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