HENRI II 2nd son of François I and Claude de France
March 31, 1547 - July 10, 1559
HENRICVS - II - D - G - FRAN - REX. Bust of the king, bareheaded. R/. (sun) DVM - TOTVM - COMPLEAT - ORBEM (so that he may fill the Universe). Ciborium, mark of Nicolas de Lisle and 1557 at the end of the legend. Cross formed of four crowned H's, flanked by two lilies and two crescents. Workshop letter in heart. Point 15e on obverse and reverse.
♦ Fr 367 ; Dy 971 ; Sb 4974 ; Gad Sb 394A
Double-henri d'or (1st type January 14, 1550) 1557 B and point 15e = Rouen. (7.28 g)
Rare. Wide flan. A very fine example.
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