For Use in the American Colonies

CNG 93, Lot: 1494. Estimate $300. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal. Louis XV le Bien-Aimé (the Well-Beloved). 1715–1774. BI 2 Sols – 24 Deniers (22mm, 2.18 g, 6h). Struck for some use in the American Colonies. Dijon mint; différents: hunting horn/anchor. Dated 1739. Crowned L; three lis around / Crowned L monogram comprised of branches. Vlack 162; Duplessy 1690; Ciani 2138. In NGC encapsulation graded AU 53.