France (Royale), Charles IX (1560-1574), Écu d'or au soleil, 1565 [MDLXV], Angers, F in centre, 3.35g, 2h (Duplessy 1057; Ciani 1343; Fb. 378), some scratches through shield and pastille-like surfaces on obverse, somewhat bright on reverse, otherwise a pleasingly bold very fine, rare.
Provenance
The Quinn Collection
Purchased SBV Basel, 18 March 1991 - 700CHF
Estimate: £400 - £600