FRANCE. 1/2 Ecu, 1653-C. Saint-Lo Mint. Louis XIV. NGC MS-64.
KM-164.4; Gad-169. Elite quality, showing satiny smooth fields with an overlay of exhilarating blue, green, yellow, orange, and red tone that highlights the surfaces. While a few planchet adjustments remain visible in the reverse shield, their presence does little to detract from this near-Gem's magnificence. Unsurprisingly, the single finest example certified by NGC, with few equivalents extant for no matter the mint.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500