The Lissner Collection, Lot: 262. Estimate $500.
Sold for $1100. 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 Douzième d’écu au buste juvénile (19mm, 2.3 g, 6h). Rouen mint;
différents: fleuron and star/rose. Dated 1660 B. Duplessy 1486; Ciani 1865; KM 166.2. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 67
WINGS APPROVED. Gem BU. Highest ever graded for type and highest coin ever graded for the period of 1643-1715 in any metal.
