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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
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1190
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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
See original version (French)
Estimate €700
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
François I (1515–1547). Teston, 4th type, ND (after 1542), A, Paris.
Obverse: + FRANCISCVS. D. G. FRANCORVM. REX. Bust of the King facing right, bearded, in armour, wearing a closed fleur-de-lis crown; (mint mark) at the base of the bust.
Rev. (crown) XPS. VINCIT (variant) XPS. REGNAT. XPS. IMPE. Crowned shield of France, within a ringed polylobe; beneath the shield: (mint mark).
Dy.902 – Sb.4506 (6th type) – G.281 (4th type); Silver – 9.42 g – 29 mm – 1 h
Featuring the small merlette in relief in the reverse legend. Well centred with a fine bust of the King. With a patina showing subtle golden highlights. Very Good to Superb.
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