Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Royal. Louis XV le Bien-Aimé (the Well-Beloved). 1715–1774. CU Sol (29mm, 12.17 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: clover/flower. George Röettiers, engraver. Dated 1720 A. Duplessy 1692; Ciani 2141; KM 439.1 (unlisted date). In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64 BN. Choice moderate brown with a hint of red. Fantastic choice uncirculated and very scarce so choice. Only date of this type struck at the Paris mint.


Purchased from Spink & Sons, September 1974.