Teston - Francis I 3rd type

€8,651.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
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)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#794
Obverse descriptionBust of François I on the right, wearing an open crown on a hood.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering(couronne) FRANCISCVS: I: D: GRA: FRANCORV (Mm) REX.
Reverse descriptionShield of France crowned in a polylobe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(couronne) XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS (Mm) INPERA.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1515  - (fr) Rouen (Point sous la 15e lettre du droit et du revers) -
1540  - (fr) Rouen (Point sous la 15e lettre du droit et du revers) -
Catalog ID5595765260
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