Image Information
| Type | Coin |
| Title | 1740-B French Colonies 1/2 Sou Marque |
| Date | 1740 |
| Grade | VF35 |
| Service | NGC |
| Service Catalog # | 145169 |
| Mint Mark | B |
| Description | 1740-B 1/2 SOU M French Colonies Half Sou Marque, Rouen Mint, Vlack 298, R.3, VF35 NGC. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. A handsome piece, well-preserved with strong details. The obverse has a bit of surface roughness, common on these billon coins, but the silver wash with which these pieces were treated after striking remains fairly bright on this example. A small mark to the left of the crown is noted. The reverse is more muted, but is largely problem-free. This was the only year in which half sou marques were struck in Rouen. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15228, realized $132. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
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