Hardi - Francis I 1st type

€435,982.00
IssuerFrance
Year1540-1541
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Hardi (1⁄80 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionBillon (.193 silver)
Weight0.95 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#863 , Ciani#1177 , LP#722 , GadR1#204
Obverse descriptionHalf-length bust facing, holding sword and lily scepter.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISC. D. G. FRANCOR. R
(Translation: Francis, by God`s grace, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCross with two lilies and two F`s in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+ XPS. VI. XPS. RE. XPS. IMP. T MV.
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
MintT
Turin, Italy (1297-1870)
MintageND (1540-1541) T - - 799 200
Catalog ID8641399880
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