1741-A Sou M 1st Sem. MS(PCGS#172286)

The March 2013 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

224

Grade

MS63

Price

1,293

Lot Description

1741-A French Colonies Sou Marque. Paris Mint. Vlack-20a. Rarity-5. Second Semester. MS-63 (PCGS). 33.7 grains. Of the three examples of this rare issue graded by PCGS, this is the only one in Mint State, and easily the single finest-known at that service. A lovely, sharply struck example, with unabraded surfaces and rich original toning near the peripheries.