FRANCE. Teston, 1553-A. Paris Mint. Henry II (1547-59). NGC EF-45.
28 mm; 9.44 gms. Duplessy-989; Ciani-1279; Roberts-3534. Well struck on a fully round flan with highly pleasing, fully original tone over the surfaces. RARE as a type and notable as one of the first milled coins of France.
From the Collection of Dr. James Eustace Bizzell, II.
Ex: CNG Triton XV (January 2012), lot 1723.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00