Teston - Louis XII ND (1514) front Teston - Louis XII ND (1514) back
Teston - Louis XII ND (1514) photo
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Teston - Louis XII ND

1514 year
Silver (.938) 9.59 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XII (1498-1515)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1514
Value
1 Teston (½&nbspLT)
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Silver (.938)
Weight
9.59 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#46249
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms in polylobe.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + XPS : VINCIT : XPS : REGNAT : XPS : IMPERAT

Interesting fact

The Teston - Louis XII ND (1514) coin from France is interesting because it was minted during the reign of King Louis XII, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to centralize power in France. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the connection between the monarchy and the Catholic Church. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time, and its weight of 9.59 grams makes it a substantial piece.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1514)  32130 - - - - - -

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