Teston - Francis I 2nd type

€8,538.00
IssuerFrance
Year1528
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.59 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Pierre Charme
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#823a
Obverse descriptionBust of François I on the right, cuirassed, wearing a closed crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+. FRANCISCVS. DEI. GRA. FRACOR. R..
Reverse descriptionField quartered with 1 and 4 of France, 2 and 3 of Dauphiné; an F at the top of the field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ (triangle) SIT. NOMEN. DNI. BENEDICTVM. (R couronnée). (Mm) (triangle).
Edge
Mint
Mintage1528 Romans - (fr) Point sous la 2e lettre du droit et du revers et R couronnée en fin de légende du revers. -
Catalog ID7465156800
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