FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL François I (1515-1547). Golden shield with uncrowned salamanders ND (April to November 1540), H, La Rochelle. Av. FRANCISCVS. D. G. FRANCORVM. REX. (different). Shield of France crowned under a sun and accosted by two salamanders; (workshop) under the shield. Rv. + XPS. VINCIT. XPS. REGNAT. XPS. IMPER. (different). Cross between two salamanders and two F; below the cross: (workshop). Dy.885 - G.338 - Sb.4868 - Fr.350a; Gold - 3.37 g - 26 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! PCGS AU58 (59842849). Only 16,000 examples produced between 24 April and 17 November 1540 by the master André Cybot (final A) with an engraving by Jean Capet (small saltires in punctuation). Slight mint weakness around the edge. Slight golden patina. TTB to Superb.