FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AV Écu d’or au soleil (26mm, 3.39 g, 1h). First period. Lyon mint; différent: clover and point under 12th letter. 3rd emission, authorized 21 Ju

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1175. Estimated: $ 750

World, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 700. 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. AV Écu d’or au soleil (26mm, 3.39 g, 1h). First period. Lyon mint; différent: clover and point under 12th letter. 3rd emission, authorized 21 July 1519. Crowned coat-of-arms; soleil above / Cross fleurée with quatrefoil at center; alternating lis and Fs in quarters. Duplessy 775; Ciani 1073; Friedberg 342. Light scratch. Near EF.


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