FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL François I (1515-1547). Gold shield with sun, 7th type, 3rd issue ND (c.1539), La Rochelle. Av + FRANCISCVS+ D+ G+ FRANCORVM+ REX (different). Shield of France crowned, accosted by two F crowned, under a sun. Rv + XPS+ VINCIT+ XPS+ REGNAT+ XPS+ IMPER+ (different). Cross fleurdelisé between two F and two lilies. Dy.778 - G.317 - Fr.334 ; Gold - 3.47 g - 25 mm - 1 h Top Pop (2): this is the most beautiful graded example! PCGS AU58 (59842801). Minted under the master André Cybot in 1539-1540, barely short flan with minimal mintage. Golden patina. A superb example.