FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AR Teston de Dauphiné (29mm, 9.18 g, 12h). Romans mint; point below second letter. Authorized 8 October 1528. VF.

Keystone 16 – The David C. Bianchi II Collection
Lot: 497.
Closing Date: May 20 2026 10:00 ET

Medieval & Early Modern World – France, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. AR Teston de Dauphiné (29mm, 9.18 g, 12h). Romans mint; point below second letter. Authorized 8 October 1528. Crowned bust right / Coat-of-arms; F above. VG 293A; Duplessy 823A; Ciani –. Toned, minor scratches and marks. VF. Rare.

From the David C. Bianchi II Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 381 (24 August 2016), lot 530.


Closing Date and Time: 20 May 2026 at 12:45:20 ET.



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