oe Gros - Francois I

Features

Obverse

Crowned coat of arms

Lettering: FRANCISCVS D G LOThOR B D 

Translation: Francois, by the grace of God, duke of Lorraine and Bar 

Reverse

Downward pointing sword cutting through legend at bottom

Lettering: MOnETA FACTA NAnCE 

Translation: Coin made in Nancy 

Comments

Also listed as Roberts 9441 and deSaulcy Plate XVII, 4 (var.)

There are many minor variations in both the obverse and reverse legends of this coin, and the weight is variable.

Francois reigned for only 363 days, and coins were minted for only 9 months during his reign.