Armored and laureated bust left of François II, Divine hand holding the saint chrême on the left, Magnificent and extremely rare example of a later striking of the coronation token of Francis II by Claude de Hery.Francis II, eldest son of Henry II, ascended the throne in July 1559 and died prematurely a year later. The ensuing regency under his younger brother, Charles IX, undermined royal authority, which was threatened by the intrigues of noble factions and the growing religious tensions between Catholics and Protestants.Sombart 2; F. 7868, FRANCISCVS. II. D.G. FRANCOR. REX, SACRA. AC. SALVTIA. 17. SEPT. A.D. 1559. REMIS.