France 1654-C 1/2 ecu

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Sincona sale 6, lot 1112

This specimen was lot 1112 in Sincona sale 6 (Zürich, May 2012), where it sold for 140 CHF (about US$172 with buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"FRANKREICH Louis XIV. 1643-1715. ½ Ecu à la meche longue 1654, Saint-Lô. Belorbeertes, drapiertes Brustbild nach rechts. Rv. Gekröntes Wappen. Min. just. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. (France, Louis XIV, 1643-1715, demi-écu à la mèche longue of 1654, Saint-Lô mint. Obverse: laureate, draped bust to right; reverse: crowned arms. Minor adjustment marks, very fine to extremely fine.)"

This type was struck 1646-60 at numerous mints and is common. This mint closed in 1657.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.72 g, 0.917 fine silver, 31-32 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Jean Warin; this specimen is 13,70 g.

Catalog reference: Dr/4 № 527, Dr/2 № 301, Dupl-1470, Gad-169, KM 164.4.

Source:

  • Droulers, Frédéric, Répertoire General des Monnaies de Louis XIII à Louis XVI (1610-1792), 4e édition. Paris: AFPN, 2009.
  • Duplessy, Jean, Les Monnaies Françaises Royales de Hugues Capet à Louis XVI (987-1793), Tome II, 2e édition, Paris: Maison Platt, 1999.
  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 6, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012.

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