Asti ½ Testone - Ludovico XII d'Orléans, 1498 – 1508
Information
Country
Asti
Asti
Currency
Lira
(1095 – 1553)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Testone
Year
1498 – 1508
Ruler
Louis XII
(1498–1515)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.82
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Testone from Asti . Issued from 1498 to 1508. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 3.82 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield with coat of arms of France. Two fleurs de lis in left and right fields.
- Reverse
- Nimbate and cuirassed bust of St. Secondus to left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1498-1508) | — |
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