Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Demi-écu a la mèche longue (32mm, 13.68 g, 6h). Rouen mint; différent: rose. Pierre Cheval, director. Dated 1648/7 B. Duplessy 1470; Ciani 1850; KM 164.3. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. Lightly toned with hints of amber patina and very nice lustrous surfaces. A very nice type coin and very original surfaces. Only coin of this date and mint ever graded.


Purchased from Thomas Faistauer.