FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Écu à la cravate (40mm, 27.32 g, 6h). Aix en Provence mint; différents: palm frond. Dated 1680 &. NGC MS 63.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 748.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

World, Silver

Estimate: $ 2 000

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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Écu à la cravate (40mm, 27.32 g, 6h). Aix en Provence mint; différents: palm frond. Dated 1680 &. Armored and draped bust right, wearing cravat / Crowned coat-of-arms. Sobin 6; VG 210; Duplessy 1493; Ciani 1872; KM 226.12. Lustrous with traces of iridescent toning at periphery. In NGC encapsulation 6898674-004, graded MS 63. Top Pop.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.

This type is called by Sobin a “Parliamentary bust,” as the cravat worn by the king resembles that of the advocates of the Paris Parliament.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 18 September at 9 AM ET.

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