France (Pau mint in the province of Bearn), ecu, Louis XV, 1730, mintmark cow. KM-487. 27.13 grams. Choice VF/XF with weak centers but bold legends, deeply contrasting toning, no corrosion except on small part of reverse rim, much better than most from this wreck. With original (generic) certificate from the salvagers. Auguste, sunk in 1761 off Nova Scotia, Canada
Estimate: $175-250