FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AR Teston (29mm, 9.46 g, 6h). Lyon mint; mms: trefoil and point under 12th letter. Good VF.Electronic Auction 562 The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: France, Silver Sold For $ 550. 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 Teston (29mm, 9.46 g, 6h). Lyon mint; mms: trefoil and point under 12th letter. Capped and crowned bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms; crowned F’s flanking. VG 287A; Duplessy 810; Ciani 1110. Deep and iridescent toning, light deposits. Good VF. |