Teston - Francis I 8th type

€8,543.00
IssuerFrance
Year1540-1547
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Teston (1/2 LT)
CurrencyLivre tournois (987-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.59 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Didier Bezanson
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dy royales#904
Obverse descriptionBust of François I on the right, bearded and cuirassed, wearing a radiate and fleur-de-lys crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISCVS: D: GRA: FRACO:R/. REX. (Mm). (Mg).
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France within a ringed polylobe; D at the point of the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ NO NOBIS DNE S:ED NOI. TVO DA GLORIA (Mm) (Mg).
Edge
Mint
Mintage1540 D - -
1541 D - -
1542 D - -
1543 D - -
1544 D - -
1545 D - -
1546 D - -
1547 D - -
Catalog ID6899783190
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