The Lissner Collection, Lot: 298. Estimate $100. Sold for $250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. AR Dixième d’écu aux rameaux d’olivier (22mm, 2.93 g, 6h). Paris mint;
différents: heron/lyre. François Bernier, engraver. Jean Dupeyron I, director. Dated 1778 A. Duplessy 1711; Ciani 2191; KM 568.1. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 63. Choice deeply toned uncirculated with hints of luster. Only coin of this date ever graded.