Half Testoon - Francis I 10th type

€8,541.00
IssuerFrance
Year1541-1547
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.799 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#896
Obverse descriptionBust of Francis I at right, wearing an open crown on a chaperone; workshop letter on bust.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering[(couronne) F]RANCISC[VS.] DEI. G. FRANCORVM. REX..
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France in a polylobe; letter of workshop at the point of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(couronne) XPS. VINCIT (Mm) XPS. RE[GN]AT. XPS. IM[P]ERAT.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1541 A - -
1542 A - -
1543 A - -
1544 A - -
1545 A - -
1546 A - -
1547 A - -
Catalog ID5982553730
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