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½ Teston - Francis I 11th type

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Issuer France
King Francis I (François Ier) (1515-1547)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1515-1540
Value ½ Teston (¼ LT)
Currency Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition Silver (.898)
Weight 4.61 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
480144
References Dy royales# 818
Jean Duplessy; 1999. Les monnaies françaises royales. Maison Platt, Paris, France (2 volumes).
, Gad R1# 268
Stéphan Sombart; 2022. Monnaies royales françaises de Louis XI à Henri IV / Volume 1: 1461-1610. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco.

Obverse

Crowned bust right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FRANCISCVS DEI GRA FRANCO REX

Translation: Francis I, by God's grace, king of the Franks.

Reverse

Crowned arms flanked by two crowned F's.

Script: Latin

Lettering: NO NOBIS DOMINI SET NOMINI TV I

Unabridged legend: Non nobis Domine sed nomini tuo da gloriam

Translation: Not unto us, O Lord, but to thy name give the glory.

Mint

Mintmark of Dijon Dijon, France

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1515-1540)  Dijon: dot 13th

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Bullion value: USD 9.83 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.133 oz
Current silver price: 73.84 USD/oz (see silver price )

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