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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
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1290
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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
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Estimate €600
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Louis XIV (1643–1715). Half-écu with a youthful bust, 1st hallmark 1662, B, Rouen.
Obv. LVD. XIIII. D. G (variant) – FR. ET. NAV. REX. Bust of the King facing right, with long hair, wearing a laurel wreath, draped and clad in ancient-style armour.
Rev. (variant) SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. (date). Crowned coat of arms of France, with (mint mark) below.
Dy.1484 - G.173; Silver - 13.65 g - 32.5 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen!
PCGS AU58 (56290910).
A few barely visible finishing lines and slightly faint striking on this specimen, which has seen little circulation. With a delicate 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 are required to 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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