Lot no. 888
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Louis XVI (1774-1792). Twentieth of a shield with olive branches 1783, 2d semester, A, Paris.
Av. LUD. XV. D. G. FR. ET NAV. REX. Bust of the King on the left, wearing an embroidered jacket, with the Order of the Holy Spirit, his hair tied at the nape of his neck with a ribbon. Signature DUVIV. on edge of bust; below (different).
Rv. SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTUM (different) (date). Oval crowned shield of France between two olive branches, (workshop) below.
Dy.1712 - G.352 ; Silver - 18 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From the R. L. Lissner, CNG/St. James's Auctions Ltd 29 sale, 1 August 2014, no. 297.
NGC MS 62 (3839949-003).
Second half strike, with strong bust. Minor adjustment marks on reverse. Slight grey patina. Superb.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
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