Lot no. 676
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Henry II (1547-1559). Henri d'or, 1st type 1554/3/0, L, Bayonne. Av. HENRICVS. II. D. G. FRAN. REX. Right bust of the King, cuirassed, bareheaded. Rv. DVM. TOTVM. COMPLEAT. ORBEM (date). Cross formed of four crowned H, cantoned by two crescents and two lilies; (workshop) in heart. Dy.972 - Sb.4976 - G.389C (R5) - Fr.368 ; Gold - 3,42 g - 26 mm - 8 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! Very rare with three known examples: CGB, June 2021, n° 672507, Numiscorner site n° 489707 and our example. PCGS AU55 (59830114). Modified date 1554 on 1553 on 1550, reuse of a corner from previous years! The workshop letter L is perhaps on a B? Strike slightly off-centre on reverse. On a fairly wide blank. Regular wear. TTB to Superb.
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05/14/2026
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