Grand Blanc - Francis I 4th type

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1519-1540
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#839 , Gad R1#223 , Ciani#– , LP#697
Obverse descriptionCrowned France arms flanked by two crowned F`s, all within trefoil.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringFRAnCISCVS FRAnCORVM REX
Reverse descriptionCross with two F`s and two lilies in angles, all within quatrefoil.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT nOmEn DnI BEnEDICTVm
Edge
MintLyon, France (413-1858)
MintageND (1519-1540)  - dot 12th -
Catalog ID1644141240
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