Lot no. 656
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Henri III (1574-1589). Gold half-crown with sun, 3rd type 1580, A, Paris.
(at 6 o'clock) HENRICVS. III. D. G FR - AN. ET. POL. REX (different) (date). Crowned shield of France below a sun (workshop).
Rv. + CHRISTVS. REGNAT. VINCIT: ET. IMPERAT. Cross anillate fleurdelisé.
Dy.1122A - G.500 (R5) - Sb.4934 (0 ex.) - Fr.387 ; Gold - 1,65 g - 20 mm - 1 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From the Crécy-La-Chapelle monetary deposit (Seine-et-Marne) discovered in 1956.
PCGS MS62 (50930833).
The minting is slightly off-centre, with a few weaknesses. The set is quite complete, with a golden patina, and has circulated very little. Extremely rare. 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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