CNG 100, Lot: 655. Estimate $1500. Sold for $3203. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal. Louis XII le Père du Peuple (the Father of His People). 1498-1515. AV Écu d’or au porc-épic (27mm, 3.50 g, 10h). Montpellier mint; mm: pellet under 4th letter of legends. Authorized 19 November 1507. Crowned coat-of-arms; porcupine to left and right / Cross fleurée, with L and porcupine alternating in angles. Duplessy 655; Ciani 909; Friedberg 325. Choice EF. Ex NGC MS65. Rare this nice.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, January 2005.