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1720-A MS France 20 Sols Livre d'Argent, Paris Mint, Gadoury-296, Hodder-1, MS63 NGC. Die alignment: 180º. A lovely piece, with a firm strike and iridescent toning in the peripheries. Some hairlines on the obverse are noted, particularly at the king's throat. A small reverse scratch extends from NOMEN to the crown, but can barely detract from the coin's eye appeal. These were struck as livres d'argent under an edict of December 4, 1719, setting their value at 20 sols or 1/6 ecu, though this valuation did not last for long. Listed on page 54 of the 2018 Guide Book.
Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
HID02901242017
1720-A MS France 20 Sols Livre d'Argent, Paris Mint, Gadoury-296, Hodder-1, MS63 NGC. Die alignment: 180º. A lovely piece, with a firm strike and iridescent toning in the peripheries. Some hairlines on the obverse are noted, particularly at the king's throat. A small reverse scratch extends from NOMEN to the crown, but can barely detract from the coin's eye appeal. These were struck as livres d'argent under an edict of December 4, 1719, setting their value at 20 sols or 1/6 ecu, though this valuation did not last for long. Listed on page 54 of the 2018 Guide Book.
Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
HID02901242017