Teston - Francis I 13th type

€8,545.00
IssuerFrance
Year1540-1545
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.59 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#910a
Obverse descriptionBearded bust of François I on the right, armoured and wearing a cloak over his shoulder and a closed crown, wearing the collar of the Order of Saint-Michel.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISCVS: I: D: GRA: FRANCORV (Mm) REX.
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France, between two Fs; workshop letter at the point of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS (Mm) IMPERAT.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1540 B - -
1541 B - -
1542 B - -
1543 B - -
1544 B - -
1545 B - -
Catalog ID5136064990
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