Teston - Francis I 10th type

€8,540.00
IssuerFrance
Year1541-1547
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.59 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#895
Obverse descriptionBust of François I on the right, cuirassed, wearing a crown on a chaperon; below the letter of workshop.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering(couronne) FRANCISCVS. D. G. FRANCORV. REX.
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France in a punctuated polylobe; letter of workshop at the point of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(couronne) XPS. VINCIT. XPS. REGNAT. XPS. IMP.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1541 A - -
1542 A - -
1543 A - -
1544 A - -
1545 A - -
1546 A - -
1547 A - -
Catalog ID6166922290
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