FRANCE, Royal. Louis XV le Bien-Aimé (the Well-Beloved). 1715–1774. AR Écu de Navarre (39mm, 24.38 g, 6h). Bordeaux mint; différents: lis/annulet. Dated 1718 K. NGC AU 58.CNG Feature Auction 127 World, Silver Estimate: $ 500 |
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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XV le Bien-Aimé (the Well-Beloved). 1715–1774. AR Écu de Navarre (39mm, 24.38 g, 6h). Bordeaux mint; différents: lis/annulet. Dated 1718 K. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms. Sobin 18; VG 318; Duplessy 1657; Ciani 2101; KM 435.11. Deep iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 6898697-002, graded AU 58. An attractive example with significant eye appeal. |