France
Louis XII (1498-1514) gold Écu d'or au porc-épics ND, Lyon mint, from 19 November 1507, Fr-325, Dup-655, MS61 NGC. + LVdOVICVS : dEI : GRACIA : FRANCORVM : REX (clover with star below), crowned arms of France flanked by two porcupines, a pellet below the 12th letter / + XPS : VINCIT : XPS : REGNAT : XPS : IMPERAT (clover with pellet below), cross patonce with L's and porcupines in alternating quarters. A bright example, lustrous, with an above-average strike. The surfaces are nearly devoid of abrasions, a scarce type in this grade.From The Formosa Collection
Estimate: 1250-1750 USD