FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AR Teston (30mm, 9.52 g, 5h). First period. Lyon mint; mm: trefoil and pellet under 12th letter. Struck 1515-1540. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 568
Lot: 697.
Closing Date: Aug 14 2024 10:00 ET

World, Silver

Estimate: $ 500

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FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AR Teston (30mm, 9.52 g, 5h). First period. Lyon mint; mm: trefoil and pellet under 12th letter. Struck 1515-1540. Crowned bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms; crowned Fs flanking. VG 287C; Duplessy 814; Ciani –. Toned, a few faint scratches and marks, edge split, flan flaw. Good VF. Rare.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 13:52:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.