Teston 12e Type, Lyon Francis I

€188,764.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight8 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Didier Bezanson
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#808
Obverse descriptionRight bust of King Francis I, cuirassed, wearing a closed crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering`✝FRANCISCVS:I`:DEI:GRA:FRANCOR:REX♣`
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France, between two crowned Fs.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering`✝NO:NOBIS:DNE:SEDI:NOI:TVO:DA:GLORIA:♣:`
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1515-1540)  - -
Catalog ID2519927440
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