Teston - Francis I 13th type

€8,535.00
IssuerFrance
Year1529-1531
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.50 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#810
Obverse descriptionBust of François I on the right, cuirassed, wearing a closed crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISCVS DEI GRA: FRANCORVM REX (Mm) (trèfle).
Reverse descriptionShield of France crowned accosted of two F crowned.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(couronne) NO NOBIS DNE SED NOI TVO DA GLORIA (Mm) (trèfle).
Edge
Mint
Mintage1529  - (fr) Point secret 12ème - Atelier de Lyon -
1531  - -
Catalog ID1177073020
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