Teston - Francis I 4th type

€8,539.00
IssuerFrance
Year1528
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.59 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Étienne Nachon
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#826
Obverse descriptionBust of François I, three-quarter face right, cuirassed, with raised shoulder pad and cross on left shoulder.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISCVS. REX. FRACOR. DALPH
Reverse descriptionShield quartered with 1 and 4 of France, 2 and 3 of Dauphiné, above a dauphin to the left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT NOMEN. DNI. BENEDITVM.
Edge
MintGrenoble, France
Mintage1528  - -
Catalog ID5388425530
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