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1740-X [Amiens Mint] Billon Half Sous Marques. Vlack 318. Rarity-7.

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:80.00 CAD Estimated At:200.00 - 250.00 CAD
1740-X [Amiens Mint] Billon Half Sous Marques.  Vlack 318.  Rarity-7.

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1740-X [Amiens Mint] Billon Half Sous Marques. Vlack 318. Rarity-7. Fine overall, very weak at the top obverse and lower reverse, as struck, this affecting the date – but since 1740 is the only year that Amiens struck the denomination, that is not as important, and the mintmark is strong, which is key for those pursuing a type set by mints. Light olive, much of the original silvering remaining, the reverse with some long pre-strike planchet striations across the base of that side. Not a bad looking example of this very rare mint; Ford lacked this variety.