FRANCE. Louis XVI. 1774-1790. AR ecu. 29.26 gm. 41 mm. Cow mm. Issued for the Province of Bearn. 1786 BD (ligate). Uniformed bust left / Crowned arms of France. Lettered edge: DOMINE SALVM REGEM. KM 572. Dav. 1334. Extremely Fine; typical flatness in strike in center of portrait; a few scratches and marks; usual adjustment marks on reverse, as made; particularly attractive toning with peripheral iridescence.

Ex Craig Whitford. Michigan State 1996. Lot 570. ($203).