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FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AR Teston (31mm, 9.39 g, 10h). Second period. Lyon mint; mm: D. Struck 1540-1547. VF.Electronic Auction 568 World, Silver Estimate: $ 300 |
FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AR Teston (31mm, 9.39 g, 10h). Second period. Lyon mint; mm: D. Struck 1540-1547. Radiate and armored bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms within polylobe. VG 282; Duplessy 904; Ciani 1121. Iridescent toning, minor scratches and marks. VF. Fine style. |