1743-D Sou Marque. Lyon Mint. Vlack-75. Rarity-7. AU Details--Filed Rims (PCGS).43.4 grains. Somewhat ovoid in shape with faint traces of silvering remaining to otherwise medium copper-brown surfaces. Struck minimally off center to 12 oclock on the obverse, 4 oclock on the reverse, the border tight to the tops of the devices in the former area. There is evidence of double striking on both sides, which feature is most pronounced on the letters in the word BENEDICTUM. A bit rough in places, yet with good gloss overall. From an unknown mintage that is missing from mint records.PCGS# 915885.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Jeff Rock, September 2006.
