France. Diane de Poitiers, 1499-1566. Silver Medal, ND. Silver. 60.55 Grams. 52 mm. Jones. 231-233. Choice Extremely Fine.
Regular grey patina, 18th Century strike. Diane de Poitiers (1500-1566), «Contesse de Saint-Vallier, Duchesse de Valentinois», was the King's mistress of the King Henry II (1519-1559) for around 20 years. She was also the female companion of Catherine de Médicis, the wife of Henry II.
Estimate: €500 - 1000