François I Teston ND (1515-1547) VF Details (Plugged) NGC, Paris mint (pellet below 18th letter), Ciani-1113, Lafaurie-659, Dup-794. 9.29gm. Third type. (crown) FRANCIS: I: DEI: GRA: FRANCORVM: REX, crowned bust of François right / (crown) XPS: VINCIT (acorn) XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IMPERAT, crowned royal shield within tressure. A scarce early French portrait type, expressing far greater detail than would usually be expected at this assigned grade. Nicely toned from longtime cabinet storage, and still very attractive.

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