oe Gros - Francois I Features Country Duchy of Lorraine Type Standard circulation coin Years 1544 Value 1/2 Gros = 2 Deniers Currency Livre Composition Silver Weight 1.29 g Diameter 19 mm Shape Round, irregular Demonetized Yes References Bd# 1519 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.