344, Lot: 575. Estimate $150. Sold for $140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AR Teston de Dauphiné (31mm, 9.41 g, 2h). Type 2. Romans mint. Struck 1528. Crowned bust right; point below second letter in legend / Coat-of-arms; F above. Duplessy 823A; Ciani –; Roberts –. Good Fine, toned.

From the Michael Joffre Collection.