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El Salvador

1264. El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type VI, 1869)
on a Lima, Peru, cob 1 real of Philip V or Ferdinand VI. KM-unl. 1265. El Salvador (struck in Mexico City), 1 colon, 1925,
2.39 grams. Full but partially weak countermark (VG) with no host-coin encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-131. Brightly lustrous, no marks
details on that side, the other side with just denomination and tops of any kind, prominent stress lines on fields. Estimate: $250-$375.
of pillars visible (off-center), toned Fair overall. Estimate: $60-$90.

France

1266. France (Paris mint), 1/2 ecu, Louis XIII, 1643-A. KM-135.1.
13.50 grams. Richly rainbow-toned VF+ with nice contrast, no problems.
Estimate: $150-$225.

1267. France (Paris mint), 1/5 ecu (24 sols), Louis XV, 1765-A. KM-
515.1. 5.85 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned XF+ with minor die-cracks on obverse,
small old scratches on cheek and to left of crown. Estimate: $100-$150.

1268. France (Paris mint), 1/5 ecu (24 sols), Louis XVI, 1778-A.
Gadoury-353; KM-569.1. 5.90 grams. Richly rainbow-toned AXF with parts of
obverse rim crude (as made). Estimate: $100-$150.

1269. France (Lille mint), 5 francs, Louis Philippe, 1834-W, en-
capsulated NGC MS 64, tied for finest known in NGC census. KM-
749.13. Lustrous and choice with minor bagmarks and tiny die-breaks, one of
only four listed in NGC census above VG (all MS 64), high demand this nice.
Estimate: $500-$750.

1270. France (Paris mint), 20 centimes, 1850-A, encapsulated NGC
MS-63. Gadoury-303; KM-758.1. Lightly rainbow toned with underlying luster,
minor die-breaks. Estimate: $100-$150.

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