(1709) 20 Sol KM-8 Siege, Klippe MS(PCGS#212008)
(1709) 20 Sol KM-8 Siege, Klippe MS (PCGS#212008)
May 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction World Coins
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 71586
- 等级
- XF45
- 价格
- 4,661
- 详细说明
- BELGIUM. War of Spanish Succession. Siege of Tournai. 20 Sols, ND (1709). PCGS EF-45. KM-8; Korchnak-593; Mailliet-pl. CXII #15; Vanhoudt-751; Delm-363; DeMay-3622; MO-4.3.7.1. Weight: 6.87 gms. 28.2 mm x 22.8 mm. Siege: 27 June - 3 September 1709. Square uniface flan with laureate bust of Marshal de Surville left; 20 above; castle below; Legend: M DE SURVILLE. This handsome example displays lovely old cabinet patina with a slight iridescent sheen amongst the devices. The stamp is well struck and nicely centered on a compact flan exhibiting even wear on the high points. This attractive obsidional issue offers a pleasing appearance and much originality that is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters. While the French were under attack by the Grand Alliance, in what turned out to be one of the bloodiest battles of the War of the Spanish Succession. Both sides suffered significant losses, nearly sustaining 10,000 casualties. The attack commenced on the night of 27 June and after an impressive 69 days of resistance the French finally surrendered. Estimate: $700 - $900. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.