
Image Information
Type | Coin |
Title | 1722/1-H 9 Den French Colonies, MS |
Date | 1722/1 |
Grade | EF40 |
Service | NGC |
Service Catalog # | 170195 |
Mint Mark | H |
Description | 1722/1-H 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, La Rochelle Mint, W-11835, Martin 2.27-C.6, R.6, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. A very scarce die variety of the popular overdate type. The coin is well centered and features uniform tan surfaces. The obverse exhibits a dramatic break at DIC of BENEDICTUM, another in the second quadrant of the crown, and smaller breaks in MIN of DOMINI, suggesting that the die failed soon after striking this piece. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15224, realized $3600. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
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