France. 1720-A 1/3 Ecu. Paris Mint. Gadoury-305. AU-55 (PCGS). 122.9 grains. No visible undertype. Luxuriously toned in deep gold and pastels over medium and dark gray surfaces. Good luster, excellent eye appeal. Some light old scratches are seen on the neck and in the left obverse field, with some more subtle hairlines on the cheek. One of the prettier examples of this type we’ve seen. PCGS# 620212. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Jim King, December 2006.
