François I gold Ecu d'Or au soleil ND (1515-1547)-M MS61 NGC, Toulouse mint (annulet beneath 5th letter), M mm, Fr-338, Dup-882. 3.33gm. An advanced example of the type generally seen in lesser tiers of certification when found at auction, displaying a surprising amount of originality witnessed to the recesses of the legends, illuminating a choice honeyed patina one expects from decades spent in an advanced cabinet.

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