Teston - Francis I 3rd type

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1515-1540
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (1204-1795)
CompositionSilver (.898)
Weight9.33 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#804 , Gad R1#280 , LP#676 , Ciani Royales#1154
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS DEI G FRANCOR REX M
(Translation: Francis I, by the grace of god, king of the Franks.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms in polylobe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM M
Edge
MintMarseille, France (?-1858)
MintageND (1515-1540)  - -
Catalog ID6128006420
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