FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Écu au buste drapé à l’antique (38mm, 27.40 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: globus cruciger/crescent. Dated 1685 A. AU.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 854. Estimated: $ 3 000

World, Silver

Sold For $ 2 500. 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 Écu au buste drapé à l’antique (38mm, 27.40 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: globus cruciger/crescent. Dated 1685 A. Draped bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms. Edge: DOMINE SALVVM FAC REGEM. Duplessy 1506; Ciani 1882; KM 257.1. Adjustment marks with some light hairlines. Lustrous. AU. The first French currency issue to feature a lettered edge. Rare.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 124 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 September 2023. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 20 September at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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