Medieval France - Francis I - Ecu D'Or aux Soleil - Bayonne > Lot No. 304

Description:
1515-1547 AD. 5th Type. Obv: crowned arms of France with sun above and +B(anchor)FRANCISCVS.D.GRA. FRANCOR.REX legend with pellet stops. Rev: cross fleury with alternating F and lis in angles with +:B.(anchor).XPS:VINCET:XPS:REGNAT:XPS:IMPERAT: legend. Minted at Bayonne.

Measurements:
3.34 grams.

Condition:
Very fine.

References:
Duplessy 775 (etc); Lafaurie 639; Bailly 127.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £200 - 250 (EUR 240 - 300; USD 320 - 400)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £280