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Dombes. Gaston d'Orleans gold Ecu d'Or 1640 MS61 NGC, Trévoux mint, Fr-129, PdA-5181 var. (legends), Dup-2979A, Boudeau-Unl., Divo-175 var. (punctuation). A remarkable rarity of the series, and reportedly only the fourth known example of the date and the sole representative in private hands--the other three residing in the British Museum, Bibliothèque Nationale, and the Musée de Trévoux. Notably minted from different dies than the specimen preserved in the BnF according to Poey d'Avant's entry (we have been unable to consult the two other specimens), this piece reveals deeply impressed details and a shimmering surface luster that attests well to its Mint State grade as assigned by NGC. Indeed, only a few stray wisps appear to bound the grade, likely the result of light cabinet friction. Likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the first time this coin has become available in nearly a decade.
Ex. Monnaies d'Antan Auction 12 (November 2012, Lot 817); Maison Palombo Auction 10 (November 2011, Lot 403); Maison Palombo Auction 8 (November 2009, Lot 161)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-dombes-gaston-d-orleans-gold-ecu-d-or-1640-ms61-ngc-/a/61253-99046.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61253-01162022
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Dombes. Gaston d'Orleans gold Ecu d'Or 1640 MS61 NGC, Trévoux mint, Fr-129, PdA-5181 var. (legends), Dup-2979A, Boudeau-Unl., Divo-175 var. (punctuation). A remarkable rarity of the series, and reportedly only the fourth known example of the date and the sole representative in private hands--the other three residing in the British Museum, Bibliothèque Nationale, and the Musée de Trévoux. Notably minted from different dies than the specimen preserved in the BnF according to Poey d'Avant's entry (we have been unable to consult the two other specimens), this piece reveals deeply impressed details and a shimmering surface luster that attests well to its Mint State grade as assigned by NGC. Indeed, only a few stray wisps appear to bound the grade, likely the result of light cabinet friction. Likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the first time this coin has become available in nearly a decade.
Ex. Monnaies d'Antan Auction 12 (November 2012, Lot 817); Maison Palombo Auction 10 (November 2011, Lot 403); Maison Palombo Auction 8 (November 2009, Lot 161)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-dombes-gaston-d-orleans-gold-ecu-d-or-1640-ms61-ngc-/a/61253-99046.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61253-01162022
HID02906262019
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