Louis XV 1/16 Ecu 1725-AA F12 NGC, Metz mint, KM477.2 (this coin), Gad-286 (R4), Dup-1674, L4L-472 (R4). 1/16 Ecu aux 8L. Certainly one of the scarcest types from all of Louis XV's coinage, which, considering the length of his reign, is impressive. Featured as the plate coin in the Standard Catalog of World Coins, the importance of this coin is undeniable. A single year issue, further elevated by Gadoury's rating of an R4, a fact confirmed by the appearance of this Metz-minted issue only twice in recent decades. Despite the significant patterns of wear, the piece is wholly covetable and will be pursued heavily from the French specialist.

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