France 1660-Mor 1/12 ecu

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Heritage sale 3037, lot 29389
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This specimen was lot 29389 in Heritage sale 3037 (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $1,057.50. The catalog description[2] noted, "Louis XIV 1/12 Ecu 1660-Mor AU58 PCGS, Morlàas mint (Buffoon's crown). An outstanding specimen with desirable, light-gray patina that is accented by iridescent blue and gold highlights. The devices are incredibly well-preserved considering the age of the piece, and while there is a hint of wear, the overall appearance of this example is absolutely stunning. A superb example from this scarce mint, rare as such." Droulers[1] notes this scarce type for 1650-57 and 1660-61 from Pau and Morlaàs.

Recorded mintage: unknown[1].

Specification: 2.28 g, 0.917 fine silver, 19-20 mm diameter, designed by Jean Warin.

Catalog reference: Dr/4 № 727, Dr/2 № 309, Gadoury-114.

Source:

  • [1]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.
  • Gadoury, Victor, Monnaies Royales Françaises, 1610-1792, 5me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2018.
  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • [2]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage Signature Auction 3038, featuring the Empire, the Santa Catarina, the Law and the Santa Maria Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.

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