 Reverse brockage of a sous marqué. Uncertain date and mint but the sunburst différent suggests Lyon 1738-43. Extremely Fine. The struck reverse side is quite sharp, with all letters in the legend showing clearly. The surface on this side is a little granular and there are a couple of light pits. The incuse side shows the complete reverse type with almost all of the letters in the legend (V being soft) fully legible, the three fleurs complete, the crown showing inner detail, and the royal initial bold. Both sides very well centered. Small rim dent visible on the incuse side at about 6:30. A remarkable example.
Ex Serge Boutin on June 12, 1969.
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