FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Double sol dit «desTraitants» (19mm, 1.52 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dated 1677 A. Near EF.

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Lot: 727.
Closing Date: Aug 14 2024 10:00 ET

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Estimate: $ 300

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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Double sol dit «desTraitants» (19mm, 1.52 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dated 1677 A. Draped bust right; wreath above / Two lis; crown above. VG 97; Duplessy 1505; KM 231. Rich cabinet toning, a few light marks. Near EF. Rare.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.

This unusual and elegant small denomination was only issues for 1674-1677, and only at the Paris mint, before ultimately being demonitized and recalled in 1691.

Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 14:02:00 ET.

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