347, Lot: 657. Estimate $100. Sold for $85. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal. Henri II. 1547-1559. AR Teston (9.40 g, 11h). 2nd type. La Rochelle mint. Dated 1559. Bareheaded and armored bust right; below bust, uncertain symbol or letter flanked by pellets / Crowned coat-of-arms; crowned Hs flanking; H below shield. Cf. Duplessy 983 (for type); cf. Ciani 1268 (same); cf. Roberts 3513 (same). Good Fine, toned, some deposits, obvers struck with worn and slightly rusty die.

From the Michael Joffre Collection.