FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Demi-écu à la mèche longue (32.5mm, 16.56 g, 6h). Bayonne mint; différent: (LB). Dated 1651 L. VF.

Electronic Auction 591
Lot: 734.
Closing Date: Jul 16 2025 10:00 ET

World, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Demi-écu à la mèche longue (32.5mm, 16.56 g, 6h). Bayonne mint; différent: (LB). Dated 1651 L. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms. VG 169; Duplessy 1470; KM 164.12. Toned. VF.

Ex B.H. Webb Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 407, 11 October 2017), lot 668.


Closing Date and Time: 16 July 2025 at 14:04:20 ET.

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