Teston - Francis I 6th type

€51,509.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1547
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight9.24 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#914
Obverse descriptionBearded bust of François I on the right, wearing an antique-style cuirass with the collar of the Order of St. Michael and a small open crown on a chaperon.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ : FRANCISCVS : D : G : FRANCOR : REX : R :(moucheture d`hermine): Traduction avers : François Ier, par la grâce de Dieu, roi des Francs
Reverse descriptionCrowned Ecu de France accosted by two ermine spots within a punctuated polylobe.workshop letter (oncial)below the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDEVS : IN : ADIVTORIVM : MEVM : INTENDE Traduction revers : Que Dieu me vienne en aide
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1515-1547)  - -
Catalog ID7690059710
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