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1697 [Likely]-C [Caen Mint] Recoined Sol de 15 Deniers, Gadoury 91.

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:80.00 CAD Estimated At:200.00 - 250.00 CAD
1697 [Likely]-C [Caen Mint] Recoined Sol de 15 Deniers, Gadoury 91.

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1697 [Likely]-C [Caen Mint] Recoined Sol de 15 Deniers, Gadoury 91. Very Fine, overstruck on an earlier douzain without the 1640 countermark. Weak at the top and left obverse of the Sol overstrike, which is where the date is found; the numerals are very faint but appear to be 1697 which makes sense as this is the only year that Gadoury reports the Caen mint striking this denomination (and we have seen no other years for this mint). The rest of the Sol legends are sharp, save for the corresponding area on the reverse; in these areas the legend of the undertype is strong. A very rare mint, especially for those putting together a set of each mintmark since this is the only year available. An attractive example, especially with the mintmark so bold.