Charles IX (1560–1574). Gold écus with a sun, 1st type MDLXV (1565), T, Nantes.

Av. (at 12 o'clock) CAROLVS. VIIII. D. G. FRANCOR. REX (different) (date). The crowned Shield of France beneath a sun.
Rev. (sun) CHRISTVS REGNAT VINCIT ET IMPERAT. Fleur-de-lis cross with (mint mark) in a heart-shaped curved diamond.
Dy.1057 - G.442 - Fr.378; Gold - 3.35 g - 24.5 mm - 8 h
NGC AU DETAILS BENT (8772189-025).
The blank is slightly irregular and the strike is slightly off-center. Minimal crease on the reverse and the edges are slightly scuffed. Rare year and mint for this type. With a golden patina. Nearly Superb.