Douzain ou grand blanc du Dauphiné - Francis I

€160,348.00
IssuerFrance
Year1530-1537
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionBillon (.359 silver)
Weight2.3 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#845
Obverse descriptionShield quartered with 1 and 4 of France, with 2 and 3 of Dauphiné, under a dolphin.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRAnCISCVS : DRA : R : ANCOR X R : M
Reverse descriptionCross cantoned at 1 and 4 of a lily, at 2 and 3 of a dolphin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ SIT : NOMEN : DNI : BENEDICTVM
Edge
MintM
Montélimar, France (?-1593)
MintageND (1530-1537) M - -
Catalog ID9070224120
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