Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Royal. Henri IV le Grand (the Great), 1589–1610. 1/4 Écu 1597 (Silver, 29 mm, 9.58 g, 7 h), 2nd type, Bayonne. ✠ HENRICVS IIII D G FRANC E NAV R 1597 Cross fleury with quadrilobe in center. Rev. SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM (anchor and rose) Crowned shield between II - II; mintmark L below. Duplessy 1224. Lafaurie 1066. Areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), privately acquired from Schaumberger on 14 February 1949.