Teston - Francis I 1st type

€8,650.00
IssuerFrance
Year1529-1531
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.598 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)J. de la Roche
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#791
Obverse descriptionBust of François I on the right, cuirassed, wearing a closed crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISCVS: I: DEI: GRA: FRANCORVM: REX. (Mm), (C pointés)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France in a polylobe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IMPERAT. (Mm)., (C pointé)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1529  - (fr) Bourges -
1529  - (fr) Villefranche-de-Rouergue -
1529 A - (fr) Paris -
1529 G - (fr) Poitiers (Point sous la 8e lettre du droit et du revers) -
1531 G - (fr) Poitiers (Point sous la 8e lettre du droit et du revers) -
Catalog ID8518382060
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