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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
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1195
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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Charles IX (1560–1574). Gold shield beneath a sun, 1st type MDLXV (1565), T, Nantes.
Obverse (at 12 o’clock) CAROLVS. VIIII. D. G. FRANCOR. REX (variant) (date). Crowned shield of France beneath a sun.
Rev. (sun) CHRISTVS REGNAT VINCIT ET IMPERAT. Fleur-de-lis cross with (mint mark) within a heart-shaped curved lozenge.
Dy.1057 - G.442 - Fr.378; Gold - 3.35 g - 24.5 mm - 8 h
NGC AU DETAILS BENT (8772189-025).
The blank is slightly irregular and the strike is slightly off-centre. Minimal crease on the reverse and the edges are only slightly rubbed. A rare year and mint for this type. With a golden patina. Almost Superb.
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