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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, 9.40 g, 7h). First period. Lyon mint; mm: trefoil and pellet under 12th letter. Struck 1515-1540. VF.Electronic Auction 568 World, Silver Estimate: $ 250 |
FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AR Teston (29mm, 9.40 g, 7h). 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 287A; Duplessy 810; Ciani 1110. Toned, a few light scratches. VF. |