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1640 countermark on a Louis XII Blanc aux Couronelles, Ciani 928, Duplessy 664

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 CAD Estimated At:500.00 - 600.00 CAD
1640 countermark on a Louis XII Blanc aux Couronelles, Ciani 928, Duplessy 664

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Host Coins of Louis XII (ruled 1497-1515), Vlack 1e Type - 1640 countermark on a Louis XII Blanc aux Couronelles, Ciani 928, Duplessy 664. Authorized 1498, apparently struck at the Tarascon Mint, which is unreported if so. Very Fine, central details sharp, the legends nearly full on either side as the piece is on a larger planchet than the one in the previous lot. The countermark is on the obverse, overlapping the fleur-de-lys in the shield. Nicely toned antique silver with excellent eye appeal. An extremely rare issue, unknown to Vlack, this example will prove difficult to improve upon.