FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Demi-écu à la mèche longue (32mm, 13.73 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dated 1652 B.

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Lot: 542. Estimated: $ 200

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Sold For $ 150. 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 longue (32mm, 13.73 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dated 1652 B. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms. Duplessy 1470; Ciani 1850; KM 164.1. Iridescent toning, underlying luster. VF.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 389, ), lot 939; purchased from H. Christensen.


Closing Date and Time: 6 April 2022 at 13:00:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.