MDC Monnaies de Collection
1284
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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
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1284
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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
See original version (French)
Estimate €300
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Louis XIV (1643–1715). Half-escutcheon with long lock of hair, 1647, C, Saint-Lô.
Obv. LVD. XIIII. Rev.: G (variant) - (variant) FR. ET. NAV. REX. Childlike bust of the King facing right, laureated, draped and clad in an ancient-style cuirass, wearing the Order of the Holy Spirit, with a long lock of hair falling over the cuirass.
Rev. (variant) SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. – BENEDICTVM (variant) (date). Crowned Shield of France, with (mint mark) below.
Dy.1470 - G.169; Silver - 13.64 g - 31.5 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen!
PCGS AU58 (56278517).
With the ‘différent’ markings repeated on both the obverse and reverse. Of very fine quality for this first issue from Saint-Lô: only minimal marks and small spots on the obverse. Very attractive antique patina. Superb.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, European successful bidders will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.
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