Louis XIV (1643-1715), Écu aux huit L, first type, 1691, Paris, overstruck (Ci.1889; Dr.327; Dupl.1514A), from a mount, small dent in centre of reverse, otherwise nearly very fine; Demi-écu aux huit L, 1690, Paris, overstruck (Ci.1890; Dr.329; Dupl.1515A), good fine (2)

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Louis XIV (1643-1715), Écu aux huit L, first type, 1691, Paris, overstruck (Ci.1889; Dr.327; Dupl.1514A), from a mount, small dent in centre of reverse, otherwise nearly very fine; Demi-écu aux huit L, 1690, Paris, overstruck (Ci.1890; Dr.329; Dupl.1515A), good fine (2)

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