France
"François I" silver Specimen Medal ND (c. 19th Century) SP63 PCGS, Medailles Francaises S. 3, 9. A scarce medal produced in honor of King François I of France (Reigned 1515-1547). According to François Eudes de Mézeray (1610-83) François I had a beard to cover the scars resulting from an accident in 1521. Purchased in 1959 from Maison Platt, Paris.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1000-1200 USD