Douzain with salamander - Francis I 2nd type

€448,004.00
IssuerFrance
Year1540-1547
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon (.333 silver)
Weight2.42 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#921B , Gad R1#245 , LP#781a , Ciani#
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms flanked by two salamanders, all within trefoil with clovers.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS FRANCORVM REX F D
Reverse descriptionCross with two F`s and two salamanders within quatrefoil with clovers.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT NOMEN DNI BENEDITVM F D
Edge
MintD
Lyon, France (413-1858)
MintageND (1540-1547) D - -
Catalog ID3728174890
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