Teston - Francis I 6th type

€8,542.00
IssuerFrance
Year1541-1547
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)Sébastien de Riberolles
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#902
Obverse descriptionBearded bust of François I on the right, crowned, cuirassed; below, the workshop letter.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering[(couronne)] FRANCISCVS. D. G. FRANCORVM. RE[X].
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France in a punctuated polylobe; letter of workshop at the point of the shield.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering(couronne) XPS. VINCIT (Mm) XPS. REGN[AT. XP]S. IMPE.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1541 A - -
1542 A - -
1543 A - -
1544 A - -
1545 A - -
1546 A - -
1547 A - -
Catalog ID2142476220
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