France
19th century
Obverse: Bust of the monarch facing right; at the bottom, the inscription “CAQUÉ F 1836”; surrounded by “FRANÇOIS II – ROI DE FRANCE”; Reverse: “FRANÇOIS II / 60EME. ROI.” / SON OF HENRI II. / BORN 1543. / KING 1559. / CHAMBRE ARDENTE 1559. / CONJURATION OF AMBOISE 1560. / EXPEDITION TO TRIPOLI 1560. / SUBMISSION OF THE REBELS / IN SCOTLAND / 1560. / DEATH 1560.
bronze, 51.4 mm, 56.47 g, patina





