Teston - Francis I 14th type

€8,546.00
IssuerFrance
Year1540-1547
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.59 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#908
Obverse descriptionBust of François I on the right, bearded and cuirassed, wearing a radiated and fleurdelisé crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering(Tour) FRANCISCVS: D: GRACIA: FRANCOR: REX, (C pointés).
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France within a ringed polylobe; workshop letter at the tip of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ NO: NOBIS. DNE[.] SED: NOI: TVO A. GLORIA.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1540 E - - 47 863
1541 E - -
1542 E - -
1543 E - -
1544 E - -
1545 E - -
1546 E - -
1547 E - -
Catalog ID2338015810
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