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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. EF.Electronic Auction 568 World, Silver Estimate: $ 100 |
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. |