Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Royal (Restored). Louis XVIII. 1814-1824. AR Demi franc (18mm, 2.48 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: horse head/anchor. Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier, engraver general. Jean-Pierre Collot, director. Dated 1823 A. VG 401; KM 708.1. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 63. Choice prooflike lustrous coin with fantastic iridescent multicolored patina. This coin has claims to a higher grade and is wonderful for the type.


Purchased from A. H. Baldwin & Sons, September 1966.