1739-Z Sou Marque. Grenoble Mint. Vlack-221, var. No Stops Before or After Z. EF-40 (PCGS). 32.6 grains. Handsome, richly toned surfaces in olive-rose and pewter-gray. There is no apparent silvering, and also no troublesome marks. Some ancient surface crust clings to the design elements and further confirms the originality. Bold reverse die break to the left of the top of the central L. This obverse punctuation is listed as part of the Vlack-221b attribution, but here it is paired with a reverse die with stops before and after the dolphin <em>différent</em>. PCGS# 542764. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click <a href="https://stacksbowers.com/sydney-f-martin-collection/"> here.</a></strong> From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Jeff Rock, Spring 2008.
