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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Louis XVI silver Pattern Ecu 1786-A SP63 PCGS, Paris mint, Gad-90, Ciani-2202. By Droz. A premium original striking of this rare pattern issue, elegantly designed with remarkable lifelike dimension within Louis' hair curls and laureate crown, as well a captivating ring of connected fleur-de-lis at the far edges that speaks to the refined composition of the design. Among the most pleasing examples of the issue that we have encountered, with mauve and gold patina sitting over the reflective open fields and antique-gold color clinging to the raised surfaces. A coin that fully deserves placement in a fine cabinet of crowns.
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD
Louis XVI silver Pattern Ecu 1786-A SP63 PCGS, Paris mint, Gad-90, Ciani-2202. By Droz. A premium original striking of this rare pattern issue, elegantly designed with remarkable lifelike dimension within Louis' hair curls and laureate crown, as well a captivating ring of connected fleur-de-lis at the far edges that speaks to the refined composition of the design. Among the most pleasing examples of the issue that we have encountered, with mauve and gold patina sitting over the reflective open fields and antique-gold color clinging to the raised surfaces. A coin that fully deserves placement in a fine cabinet of crowns.
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD