Lot no. 680
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Henry II (1547-1559). Teston, 2nd type 1555, F, Angers.
Av. HENRICVS - II. D. G. FRA. R (different). Right bust of the King, cuirassed, head bare.
Rv. + XPS. VINCIT. XPS. REGNAT. XPS. IMPERA. (date) (different). Crowned shield of France, accosted by two crowned H; below (workshop).
Dy.983 - Sb.4558 - G.373A (R4) ; Silver - 9,6 g - 29 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From a World-Wide coins of California 35 sale on 5 January 1997.
PCGS AU58 (51356944).
A fine, even, centred mint with little circulation wear. The patina is old, with iridescent reflections. Superb.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
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