CHARLES IX 1560-1574 CAROLVS.VIIII.D.G.FRANCO.REX. His laurelled and cuirassed bust to left with damascened cuirass. Below, tower marked with a T for Bernard Thibaut (1566-1572). R/. SIT.NOMEN... Shield of France crowned accosted of two C crowned. Workshop letter at the point of the the shield. Year in Roman numerals at the end of the legend. Point 9e. Dy 1063 ; Sb 4602 Only 2 specimens reported of which this one. Silver teston 2nd type 1568 H = La Rochelle. (9,42 g) Rare vintage. Very nice. Provenance : COLLECTION Patrick DEVAUX

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