Lot n° 98
Estimation :
80 - 100
EUR
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Result
: 220EUR
CHARLES IX* December 5, 1560 - May 30, 1574 - Lot 98
CHARLES IX* December 5, 1560 - May 30, 1574
CAROLVS VIIII D G FRANCO REX. His laurelled and cuirassed bust to the left. Below, workshop letter. R/. (rosette) SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDICT M D LXII. Crowned shield of France between two crowned Cs. ♦ Dy 1063
Silver teston 2nd type 1562 Paris (9.51 g).
Portrait slightly trefoiled. T.B. /Very fine.
*Charles IX was the son of Henri II and Catherine de Médicis. He succeeded François II. He inherited a kingdom divided between Catholics and Protestants. His reign was marked by the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre on August 24, 1572. He died at the age of 24 after 13 years of reign.
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