FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Henry III (1574-1589). Golden shield with sun, 2nd type, cross facing 1578, L, Bayonne. (at 12 o'clock) + HENRICVS. III. D. G. F. ET. POL. REX. (different) (anchor). Cross fleurdelisé, with (workshop) in a heart quatrefoil. Rv. SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDTVM. (date). Crowned shield of France, under a sun, between two crowned H's. Dy.1124 - G.503 (R2) - Sb.4928 - Fr.384 ; Gold - 3,37 g - 24 mm - 9 h Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen at NGC! NGC MS 64 (8524371-001). Uncommon type with the cross in front. The strike is barely off-centre. This example has hardly circulated, with a golden patina. Superb at Fleur de coin. * 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.