British and World Coins, Medals, Tokens and Numismatic Books

France, François Hercules, Duke of Alençon, a large copper repoussé wall plaque, unsigned, bust three-quarters left in high ruff, FRANCISCVS HERCVLES VALESIVS ANDEG ALENÇON ET DER BELGARVM, 395mm. An excellent portrait plaque, about extremely fine and with attractive chocolate patina; with hook for suspension at top (£50-100)

François, Duke of Alençon (1554-84), brother of Henri III