France 1679-N 1/4 ecu

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Stack's Bowers 2025 ANA sale, lot 42191
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This specimen was lot 42191 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Oklahoma City, OK, August 2025), where it sold for $3,120. The catalog description[1] noted, "FRANCE. 1/4 Ecu, 1679-N. Montpellier Mint. Louis XIV. PCGS AU-50. A RARELY encountered fractional Ecu "à la cravate," featuring the elegant baroque portrait of the "Sun King." Deeply original and wonderfully attractive, the light circulation rub lending a wholesome, hearty character. From the Richard August Collection. Ex: Enterprise Collection (Heritage - 1/2004) Lot # 14649." This type was struck 1679-80; this is a rare date of a rare type.

Recorded mintage: 65,796 all varieties.

Specification: 6.86 g, 0.917 fine silver, 26-27 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Joseph Roëttiers.

Catalog reference: Dr/4 № 679, KM-243.3; Gad-146; Dupl-1495; Ciani-1875.

Sources:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • 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.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2025 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Richard August Collection and the Richard Margolis Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.

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