Lot no. 891
FRANCE / FEUDAL - FRANCE / FEUDAL
Lorraine (duchy of), Leopold I (1690-1729). Silver Leopold 1700, Nancy.
Av. LEOP. I. D. G. D. LOT. BAR. REX. IE. Bust cuirassed right, with tie.
Rv. IN* TE* DOMINE* SPERAVI* (date). Oval shield of Lorraine festooned and crowned.
Flon.1 p.860 = this specimen ; Silver - 27,13 g - 40,5 mm - 6 h
From a Crédit de la Bourse sale, Aix-les-Bains, 28 March 1981, No. 54, this is the specimen used as an illustration in Flon (and possibly from the collection of M. L. Quintard, Florange, 13 and 14 June 1910, No. 186).
Minimal traces on the edge. Light, even wear from circulation. Light grey patina with golden highlights. Very rare with maybe 3 known examples. Superb.
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