1740-B Half Sou Marque. Rouen Mint. Vlack-298. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS).Bold steel gray reverse toning gives way to lighter silver and gold shades on the obverse. A minor flan flaw in the center of the reverse is noted for accuracy. All in all, a boldly defined and wholly original example of the type and issue.From our (Stacks) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XIII, January 2006, lot 76.