FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Écu aux insignes (42mm, 25.67 g, 6h). Paris mint; différent scallop. Dated 1701 A. VF.Electronic Auction 543 World, Silver Sold For $ 180. 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 aux insignes (42mm, 25.67 g, 6h). Paris mint; différent scallop. Dated 1701 A. Cuirassed bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms; behind, scepter and Hand of Justice crossed in saltire. Duplessy 1533B; Ciani 1907; Davenport 1316; KM 329.1. Toned with some iridescence and luster, minor flan flaw on obverse, once wiped. VF. Overstruck. |