France
François I gold Ecu d'Or au soleil du Dauphine ND (1515-1547) AU55 NGC, Grenoble mint, Fr-355, Dup-783. FRANCISCV: DEI: GRA: FRACOR: REX E quartered field of France-Dauphine, sun above / XPS VINCIT XPS RENAT XPS INPERAT cross fleury with central quadrilobe, crowned F in 1st and third angles. 1st emission (from 1528). Reverse a bit off center, some weakness in legends but overall quite attractive with antiqued gold color accented by rose hues in recesses.
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Estimate: 500-700 USD