Teston - Francis I 4th type

€8,547.00
IssuerFrance
Year1546-1547
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.59 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#917
Obverse descriptionBust of François I on the right, wearing an open crown on a chaperone and a collar.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISCVS. DEI: GRA: FRNCORVM REX.
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France accosted on the left of a crowned F, on the right of a crowned ermine spot; below the different of workshop.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IMPEPAT (Mm).
Edge
Mint
Mintage1546 Z - -
1547 Z - -
Catalog ID1715265140
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