1722-H French Colonies Sou, or 9 Deniers. La Rochelle Mint. Martin 2.33-D.4, W-11840. Rarity-4. VF-30 (PCGS). 93.1 grains. Another excellent mid-grade example of the type with choice medium brown surfaces and strong detail. Pleasing coloration, the devices a shade lighter than the fields which also display some reddish-tan undertones. Fairly well centered, the right side obverse legends just barely cut off while the reverse is just about dead centered with only slight weakness at its center where the detail was opposite the high relief obverse motif. A delightful coin that offers better eye appeal and overall quality than many examples in higher grade holders. PCGS# 905889. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Plated in the Martin reference "French Coinage Specifically For Colonial America," pp. 246, 384.
