FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Demi-écu (32mm, 13.75 g, 6h). Paris mint; différent: pellet. Dated 1643 A. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1178. Estimated: $ 500

World, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 350. 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 (32mm, 13.75 g, 6h). Paris mint; différent: pellet. Dated 1643 A. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms; A below. Duplessy 1462; Ciani 1834; KM 163.1. Attractive cabinet toning with hints of golden luster on reverse. EF.

From the DMS Collection, purchased from Jonathan Kern.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Five, which will begin 8 October 2022 at 9 AM ET.

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