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French Colonies. 1640 Counterstamped Billon Douzain of 159(3)-P. Dijon Mint. EF-40 NGC.

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French Colonies. 1640 Counterstamped Billon Douzain of 159(3)-P. Dijon Mint. EF-40 NGC.
SOLD
650.00USD+ buyer's premium (130.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 12 @ 14:33UTC-8 : PST/AKDT

Lot: 5048
Header: EF 1640 Counterstamped 15 Deniers
Ex John J. Ford, Jr.

Title: French Colonies. 1640 Counterstamped Billon Douzain of 159(3)-P. Dijon Mint. EF-40 NGC.
Description: Dies as illustrated. 34.5 grains. Attractive steel-gray surfaces offer hints of blue and rose toning. The counterstamp is bold and nearly complete, appearing upside-down when the obverse is viewed in its proper orientation. This specimen is easily the finest of the six pieces offered in the Ford Collection to our eyes.
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Grading Company: NGC
Gr: XF
Gr2: 40
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Pedigree/Collection: (I)From Stack’s sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XIII, January 2006, lot 6; Serge Boutin, October 5, 1973.(/I)