The Lissner Collection, Lot: 260. Estimate $500. Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Demi-écu a la mèche longue (32mm, 13.68 g, 6h). Rouen mint;
différent: rose. Pierre Cheval, director. Dated 1648/7 B. Duplessy 1470; Ciani 1850; KM 164.3. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. Lightly toned with hints of amber patina and very nice lustrous surfaces. A very nice type coin and very original surfaces. Only coin of this date and mint ever graded.