Teston - Francis I 1st type

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight7.51 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#800 , Gad R1#278 , Ciani Royales#– , LP#680
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANCORVM REX
(Translation: Francis I, by the grace of god, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms in polylobe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPERAT
(Translation: Christ wins, Christ reigns, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1515-1540)  - -
Catalog ID5829499820
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