Assay Receipt

Netherlands – Dutch Republic – Assay receipt 1759 – playing card – Gold Louis XV Louis or noailles

300

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Assay Receipt

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Netherlands – Dutch Republic – Assay receipt 1759 – playing card – Gold Louis XV Louis or noailles

300

Description:

Very nice example with impression of Louis D'or de noailles.

Period
United Netherlands
Type
Assay Receipt
Year
1759
Metal
Paper
Rarity
Very rare
  • Pedigree :

    ex Charles Opitz Collection, ex Mike Powells Collection.

    Charles Opitz is a very famous collector. He is a reference for atypical numismatics objects. He is the author of numerous books : “Odd and curious Money”.

  • Comments :

    Very scarce NETHERLANDS: Dutch Republic Assay receipt, 1759, 86 x 59mm, folded and embossed with the impressions of a France 1717-A Louis d’or de noailles on the back of a playing card (ace of clubs), noted in ink as having a fineness of 21 karat & 6 grains.