CNG 96, Lot: 1111. Estimate $2000. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal. Henri II. 1547-1559. AR Teston (29mm, 9.49 g, 7h). 2nd type. Toulouse mint. Dated 1554. Bareheaded and armored bust right; pellet below bust / Crowned coat-of-arms; crowned Hs flanking; M below shield. Duplessy 983; Ciani 1271; Lafaurie 821; cf. Roberts 3502 (for type). Choice EF, deep iridescent toning.