France
François I gold Ecu d'Or au soleil ND (1515-1547)-M MS61 NGC, Toulouse mint (annulet beneath 5th letter), M mm, Fr-338, Dup-882. 3.33gm. An advanced example of the type generally seen in lesser tiers of certification when found at auction, displaying a surprising amount of originality witnessed to the recesses of the legends, illuminating a choice honeyed patina one expects from decades spent in an advanced cabinet.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-francois-i-gold-ecu-d-or-au-soleil-nd-1515-1547-m-ms61-ngc-/a/3098-33598.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3098-01182022
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 800-1200 USD