France
Charles IX gold Écu d'or au soleil 1574-H AU58 ANACS, La Rochelle mint, Dup-1057c. CRISTVS • REG • VINC • ET • IMPERAT, sunburst above crowned royal shield / CAROL • IX • D • G • FRANC • REX (star) 1574, H in center of cross fleurdelissee. Sun-yellow gold appearances pervade this early gold Ecu, exhibiting planchet imperfections to both the obverse and the reverse commonly associated with these early issues. Regardless, the current specimen still retains ample luster found to the peripheries.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1000-1200 USD