9/12 September Showstopper Auction

HENRY III 1/2 FRANC ANTIQUE SILVER COIN 1574-1589

This auction ended on September 12, 2026.

Start price: $45

Estimated price: $200 - $10,000

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Not sold

Description

Antique Henry III 1/2 Franc silver French coin from between 1574 to 1589. Henry III reigned during the later stages of the French Wars of Religion and was murdered for his assassination of the leader of the Catholic League. This coin is thus a small memento of the events which shaped Modern Europe’s religious landscape.
Weight: 5.6 grams
Condition: Wear commensurate with age, see pictures for more detail.