167, Lot: 221. Estimate $100. Sold for $175. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AR Demi-Teston (25mm, 4.26 g, 7h). 19th type. Paris mint. Crowned bust right / Crowned shield of three lis within polylobe of 10 arcs with pellets at points. Duplessy 896; Ciani 1135. Fine, toned.