Coins and Historical Medals

France: Royal, Francis I, Ecu d’or au soleil, Fifth type, third issue, 1519, point 18, Paris, 3.41g/2h (D 775; Laf. 639; Ci. 1073-4). Slightly double struck on obverse, otherwise very fine £300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Coins of France from the Collection of the late Tony Merson.

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Provenance: Glendining Auction, 12 April 1989, lot 214