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Louis XIV Douzain (15 Deniers) 1658-A UNC Details (Cleaned) NGC, Paris mint, KM197, Ciani-1976, Breen-273 (Extremely Rare; Wrong type pictured), Gad-86 (R4), Dup-1579, L4L-169 (R4). 1.83gm. An immensely captivating selection of this notably rare issue, presenting an exceedingly fresh appearance for a series that is almost universally encountered in poorer states of preservation. Produced during a period of devaluation in the French billon coinage, this design is known in two primary weights--that of the standard Douzain of c. 1.84gm, and that of a double-weight Douzain of c. 3.35gm. Though an aborted general lease granted by the King's Council to Pierre Tissier provided for the formal minting of such pieces using dies engraved by Jean Warin, records suggest that the emission was recalled soon after issue by orders of the Conseil d'état. While several double-weight specimens have come to auction within the last decade, this is the sole specimen of the "standard" weight of which we are aware becoming available. Admittedly bound in its designation by minor wispy hairlines in the fields, the surfaces on the whole retain a marked brilliance and striking degree of originality, something quite impressive for a billon coin.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-louis-xiv-douzain-15-deniers-1658-a-unc-details-cleaned-ngc-/a/3094-34581.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3000-5000 USD
Louis XIV Douzain (15 Deniers) 1658-A UNC Details (Cleaned) NGC, Paris mint, KM197, Ciani-1976, Breen-273 (Extremely Rare; Wrong type pictured), Gad-86 (R4), Dup-1579, L4L-169 (R4). 1.83gm. An immensely captivating selection of this notably rare issue, presenting an exceedingly fresh appearance for a series that is almost universally encountered in poorer states of preservation. Produced during a period of devaluation in the French billon coinage, this design is known in two primary weights--that of the standard Douzain of c. 1.84gm, and that of a double-weight Douzain of c. 3.35gm. Though an aborted general lease granted by the King's Council to Pierre Tissier provided for the formal minting of such pieces using dies engraved by Jean Warin, records suggest that the emission was recalled soon after issue by orders of the Conseil d'état. While several double-weight specimens have come to auction within the last decade, this is the sole specimen of the "standard" weight of which we are aware becoming available. Admittedly bound in its designation by minor wispy hairlines in the fields, the surfaces on the whole retain a marked brilliance and striking degree of originality, something quite impressive for a billon coin.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-louis-xiv-douzain-15-deniers-1658-a-unc-details-cleaned-ngc-/a/3094-34581.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3000-5000 USD