Lot no. 629
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL François I (1515-1547). Golden shield with the sun of Brittany, 2nd type ND (1534-1540), N, Nantes. Av FRANCISCVS: D: G: FRANCOR: REX: BRITANIE: DVX:. Shield of France crowned, between a crowned F and a crowned ermine spot, under a sun. Rv. (different) DEVS: IN: ADIVTORIVM: MEVM: INTENDE: (workshop). Cross flory with quatrefoil in heart, between two ermine spots crowned and two F crowned. Dy.790 - G.333 - Fr.364; Gold - 3.41 g - 26.5 mm - 8 h This is the second highest grade! PCGS MS63 (51871325). Beautiful strike, on a regular flan, with minimal handling marks and a nice patina on the original brightness. Rare quality for this type. Superb at Fleur de coin.
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Auction sales 17 - Numismatics
98000 Monaco - Monaco
10/01/2025
Offered by MDC Monnaies de Collection
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