Lot no. 651
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Louis XII (1498-1514). Half-stamp ND (1514), Paris.
Av :+: LVDOVICVS: D: G: FRANCORV: REX. Bust of the King on the right, wearing a crown on a chaperon.
Rv :+: XPS: VINCIT: XPS: REGNAT: XPS: IPT. Crowned shield of France within a polylobe.
Dy.661 - G.156 ; Silver - 4,20 g - 23 mm - 1 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded example at PCGS! There is another XF40 specimen also at NGC, i.e. only 2 specimens graded for this type and workshop.
PCGS XF40 (55936707).
Rare type known for Tours and Paris, like our example with 18th point on the right and reverse. Some marks on the edge. A pleasant copy with regular wear and a dark patina. Very rare. TTB.
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