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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. Good VF.Electronic Auction 568 World, Silver Estimate: $ 500 |
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. |