 FRANCE. Philippe VI de Valois, 1328-1350. Ange d'or. The archangel St. Michael standing, holding a long cross and shield, within a tressure broken by the dragon at St. Michael's feet, within a beaded circle, canopy above. Rv. Floriated cross within quadrilobe, crowns in outer angles. Dup.255, Ciani 277, Laf.258, Fr.273. Typical minor weakness at the center. A superb, very rare and evocative Medieval gold coin. Good Extremely Fine. (Est. $6,500-$7,500)
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