The Lissner Collection, Lot: 301. Estimate $300. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. AR Écu aux rameaux d’olivier du Béarn (41mm, 29.35 g, 6h). Pau mint; im: bull;
différents: Hand of Justice/bushel. Pierre-Joseph Duvivé, engraver. Michel Souton, director. Dated 1786. Duplessy 1708; Ciani 2187; KM 572. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62 BN. Lovely moderate even patina with hints of luster. Very nice for type and free of adjustment marks.