Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. AR Écu – 6 Livres (38mm, 29.42 g, 6h). Constitutional issue. Paris mint; différents: leopard/lyre. François Bernier, engraver. Alexandre-Louis Röettiers de Montaleau, director. Dually dated 1793 A and L'An 5. Duplessy 1718; Ciani 2238; VG 55; KM 615.1. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 63. Superb choice uncirculated with most fantastic multicolored patina over brilliant fields. An incredible piece.


Purchased from Ted Uhl, February 1973.