Luxembourg 1641 sol
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This specimen was lot 1296 in Jean Elsen sale 160 (Brussels, November 2024), where it sold for €800 (about US$1,013 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"LUXEMBOURG, Duché, Philippe IV (1621-1665), billon sou de Luxembourg, 1641. D/ Croix de Bourgogne couronnée, accostée de la date. R/ Ecu de Luxembourg couronné. Rare. Patine foncée. Beau à Très Beau. (duchy of Luxembourg, Philip IV, 1621-65, fine to very fine.)"
This coin is listed in Numista for 1632-44 as a patard.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.75 g, 0.250 fine silver, this specimen is 1,87 g.
Catalog reference: KM unlisted, Weiller 231; G.H. 339-5; Probst L240-9; VH 658.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- van Gelder, H. Enno, and Marcel Hoc, Les Monnaies des pays-Bas Bourguignons et Espagnols, 1434-1713, Amsterdam, J. Schulman, 1960, with supplement of 1964.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 160, Collection de deniers liegeois et Collection de monnaies d'or francaises, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2024.
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