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Henry III (1574-1589). Silver Medal, dated 1578. Laureate bust left, leg: HENRICVS. III. DG. FRANCOR. ET. POL. REX. 1578+. Reverse; Bust of Cardinal Rene de Birague in fur lined coat. leg: RENATVS. BIRAGVS. FRANCIAE. CANCEL. 1577, weight 17.9g, 36 mm (Rolas 2466a). Probably 19th Century striking after Germain Pillon. In NGC holder graded MS 62. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Chancellor of France from 1573, de Birague was elevated to Cardinal in 1578.
NGC Certification Number 6268021-013. Ex Peus 351, 4/1997, lot 1163, Peter Corcoran Collection.
Henry III (1574-1589). Silver Medal, dated 1578. Laureate bust left, leg: HENRICVS. III. DG. FRANCOR. ET. POL. REX. 1578+. Reverse; Bust of Cardinal Rene de Birague in fur lined coat. leg: RENATVS. BIRAGVS. FRANCIAE. CANCEL. 1577, weight 17.9g, 36 mm (Rolas 2466a). Probably 19th Century striking after Germain Pillon. In NGC holder graded MS 62. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Chancellor of France from 1573, de Birague was elevated to Cardinal in 1578.
NGC Certification Number 6268021-013. Ex Peus 351, 4/1997, lot 1163, Peter Corcoran Collection.