Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Demi-écu (32mm, 13.75 g, 6h). Paris mint; différent: pellet. Dated 1643 A. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms; A below. Duplessy 1462; Ciani 1834; KM 163.1. Attractive cabinet toning with hints of golden luster on reverse. EF.

From the DMS Collection, purchased from Jonathan Kern.