By: Status International
lot # 12849 - world gold France
1285-1314 Philippe IV le Bel, gold 'Masse d'or', (1st issue, 1296), King seated holding sceptre & Fleur-de-lis, rev floriated cross. 6.75g. Fr-254, D-208. VF, small edge dents, very large flan. Philippe IV was the 1st French king to regularly issue gold coinage, as previous to his reign only Louis IX had minted one coin in tiny quantity. Therefore, for collectors of French gold coins Philippe IV is the earliest king that can realistically be represented in their collections. Extremely rare & historically significant (P)
Estimate A$18000
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Status International
Status International from Sydney, Australia is holding 4 - 6 auctions a year of Philatelic & Numismatic items. The emphasis is on Australian and area material as well as All World stamps,... Read More