FRANCE. Ecu d'Or, ND (1541-47)-D. Lyon Mint. Francois I. NGC MS-63.
Fr-351; Dup-889; Ciani-1091. Weight: 3.41 gms. Crowned arms of France, "D" below, legend around; Reverse: Plain cross within floral polylobe, legend around. A sharply struck example on a somewhat compact flan with nearly complete legends, where small portions of the very tops of the letters are off the planchet. The central devices and legends are well struck and clear with no noticeable doubling with minor earthen deposits amongst the central design adding to its originality. A handsome representative of the type that's pleasing to the eye certain to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2500.00