Grand Blanc - Francis I 4th type

Issuer France
Year 1519-1540
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Douzain (1/20 LT)
Currency Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition Billon (.339 silver)
Weight 2.43 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#839 , Gad R1#223 , Ciani#– , LP#697
Obverse description Crowned France arms flanked by two crowned F`s, all within trefoil.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering FRAnCISCVS FRAnCORVM REX
Reverse description Cross with two F`s and two lilies in angles, all within quatrefoil.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering SIT nOmEn DnI BEnEDICTVm
Edge
Mint Lyon, France (413-1858)
Mintage ND (1519-1540) - dot 12th -
Numisquare ID 1644141240
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