Teston 3° type - Francis I

€111,610.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight9.14 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#794
Obverse descriptionBust of François I on the right, wearing an open crown on a hood
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering(couronne) FRANCISCVS: I: D: G[RA: F]RA[CORVM]: REX .
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France in a polylobe
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(couronne) XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: INPERAT
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1515-1540)  - (fr) Limoges (point secret sous la dixième lettre de la légende) -
Catalog ID9112508450
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