FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Demi-écu à la mèche courte (33mm, 13.59 g, 5h). Paris mint; différent: pellet. Dated 1645 A. VF.

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Lot: 765. Estimated: $ 100

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Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Demi-écu à la mèche courte (33mm, 13.59 g, 5h). Paris mint; différent: pellet. Dated 1645 A. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms. VG 168; Duplessy 1462; Ciani 1834; KM 163.1. Toned. VF.

From the St. George Collection, purchased from Joie Numismatique.


Closing Date and Time: 15 November 2023 at 14:14:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.