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1741-A SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque AU55 NGC. 1741-A[SOU M] French Colonies Sou Marque AU55 NGC.

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1741-A SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque AU55 NGC. 1741-A[SOU M] French Colonies Sou Marque AU55 NGC.
<B>1741-A<SOU M> French Colonies Sou Marque AU55 NGC.</B></I> Breen-394, Vlack-20, common (Vlack R.1) but see discussion. Delightful pale gray with light champagne toning. A pleasing piece with virtually full silvering and noticeable satin luster. A few minor planchet flaws in the centers, as made. Heavy die cracks from 3:30 to 7:30 on the obverse and on the N and C in BENEDICTUM. In his reference, Vlack described this issue as common, due to the existence of a small hoard of these first semester pieces. He went on to state that most examples were worn, and all lacked silvering. With full silvering, this variety remains extremely rare and should probably be considered separately as R.7. Listed on page 51 of the 2006 <I>Guide Book.</B></I><BR><I>From The Oak Collection of American Colonial Coinage.</B></I>