FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AR Demi-teston (25mm, 4.58 g, 5h). Lyon mint; mms: point under 12th letter and trefoil. VF.Electronic Auction 562 The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: France, Silver Sold For $ 200. 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, 4.58 g, 5h). Lyon mint; mms: point under 12th letter and trefoil. Capped and crowned bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms; crowned F’s flanking. VG 267A; Duplessy 811; Ciani 1129. Deep and iridescent toning, minor scratches under tone. VF. |