Teston - Francis I 2nd type

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight9.45 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#796 , Gad R1#279C , LP#661 , Ciani Royales#1116
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCV D G FRANCOR 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 M
(Translation: Christ defeats, Christ reigns, Christ commands.)
Edge
MintTours, France
MintageND (1515-1540)  - dot 6th -
Catalog ID7451411460
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