Henry III (1574–1589). Quadruple piéfort of the half-écu d’or with sun, 4th type (cross facing forward), 1576, A, Paris.

Obverse (at 6 o’clock): HENRICVS III, King of France and Poland. (date). A ringed cross with fleur-de-lis, featuring a quatrefoil in the center; (mint mark) in the exergue.
Reverse (at 12 o’clock) CHRISTVS. REGNAT. VINCIT. ET. IMP. Crowned shield of France beneath a sun.
L/P. - - Ciani - - G. (type 501); Gold - 6.75 g - 20 mm - 12 o’clock
Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen!
NGC AU 58 (8769659-004).
With a fluted edge. The inscription is on the cross side (the standard type does not exist for this variety, see G.501)! Missing from reference works! A minor scratch on the rim at the 2 o’clock position on the obverse and a tiny scratch in the field. Slight signs of handling and rubbing in the fields. Extremely rare. Superb.