1/2 teston Francis I 13e type

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1529-1531
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Teston (1/4 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.799 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Duplessy
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#811
Obverse descriptionBust of François I on the right, cuirassed, wearing a closed crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISCVS DEI GRA. FRANCORVM REX (trèfle).
Reverse descriptionShield of France crowned accosted of two F crowned.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(couronne) NO NOBIS DNE SED NOI TVO DA. GLORIA (trèfle).
Edge
Mint
Mintage1529 D - (fr) Annelet sous la 12e lettre du droit et du revers et trèfle en fin des légendes -
1530 D - -
1531 D - -
Catalog ID9330091230
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