FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Écu aux huit L (43mm, 27.23 g, 6h). Paris mint; différent: cinquefoil. Dated 1704 A. NGC MS 61.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 751.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

World, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 000

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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Écu aux huit L (43mm, 27.23 g, 6h). Paris mint; différent: cinquefoil. Dated 1704 A. Cuirassed bust right / Crowned cruciform opposed Ls; lis in quarters; coat-of-arms at center; scallop above. Sobin 12; VG 224; Duplessy 1551A; Ciani 1924; KM 362.1. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6898697-008, graded MS 61. Overstruck on a 1702 Écu aux insignes.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.


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