FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Douzième d’écu à la mèche longue (21mm, 2.10 g, 6h). Lyon mint; différent: star and lozenge. Dated 1659 D. EF.

Electronic Auction 568
Lot: 722.
Closing Date: Aug 14 2024 10:00 ET

World, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Douzième d’écu à la mèche longue (21mm, 2.10 g, 6h). Lyon mint; différent: star and lozenge. Dated 1659 D. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms. VG 112; Duplessy 1472; KM 166.4. Deep iridescent toning with underlying luster, adjustment marks. EF.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 14:00:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.