FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Écu aux palmes (40mm, 27.07 g, 5h). Lille mint; différents: scallop/cinquefoil. Dated 1695/4 W. NGC AU 55.CNG Feature Auction 127 World, Silver Estimate: $ 750 |
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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Écu aux palmes (40mm, 27.07 g, 5h). Lille mint; différents: scallop/cinquefoil. Dated 1695/4 W. Cuirassed bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms set on palm fronds. Sobin 10; VG 217; Duplessy 1520A; Ciani 1894; KM 298.20. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6906700-008, graded AU 55. Overstruck on a 1691 Écu aux huit L. |