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France, Dixième d’Écu aux lauriers, 1782a (VG 353; Ci. 2191; KM. 568.1); Vingtième d’Écu à la vieille tête de Louis XV, 1779a (VG 351; Ci. 2193; KM. 552.1); Sol, 1791a, Paris, mm. heron, 1st semestre (VG 350; Ci. 2194; KM. 578.1); Demi-Sol, 1791w, Lille (VG 349; Ci. 2196; KM. 586.15); Liard, 1791b, Rouen, 2nd semestre (VG 348; Ci. 2197; KM. 585.3) [5]. First two about extremely fine and toned, third extremely fine and evenly patinated with just a hint of original colour in reverse legends, others about very fine and better, but fourth with old scratches on both sides (£60-80)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Coins from the Beeton Cabinet.

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The second coin, an unusual issue bearing the head of the deceased monarch Louis XV, was authorised by letters patent of 22 August 1779