FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Francis I (1515-1547). Gold shield with sun, 1st type, Milanese monetary system ND (1515-1516), Milan. Av (head of Saint Ambrose) FRANCISCVS: D: G: FRANCOR: REX: DVX: M:. Shield of France crowned under a sun. Rv. (guivre) XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IM[PE]RAT. Cross flory with quatrefoil in heart. Dy.957 - G.310A - Fr.340 (France) or Fr.707 (Italy); Gold - 3.36 g - 26 mm - 5 h This is the second highest grade! NGC AT 55 (8524348-024). With bound IMPERAT PE. The blank is slightly irregular and barely veiled. Regular wear with golden patina. Almost Superb.