bought to a collector on Germany in 2010
it was in a Collar with many siege silver coins, in a decent condition (This was was a secondary piece, the central is a Big Julich hexagon i will list here in some days)
I just extract them and selling one by one.
As soon as the experts says it is a posterior restrike of the 50 sols, seat of Aire-sur-la-Lys
Well circulated, probably still was used in contemporary siege or after it.
It seems was striked over another ancient coin, some rest can be seen using a microscope
Louis XIV (1643-1715). 50 sols, seat of Aire-sur-la-Lys, with the crockery of Maréchal de Goësbriand 1710, Aire-sur-la-Lys. 14.78 grams of silver
Av. OB. PRO. REGE. AND. PATRIA. ARIA. 50. Shield with the arms of Goësbriand (azure with a gold fess) surmounted by a marquis' crown and attached to the (date).
Square blank with cut corners. Good centering and gray patina. Rare and superb.
In September 1710, the siege of Aire-sur-la Lys began, defended by a regiment of dragoons led by Louis-Vincent de Goësbriand (1659-1744). The latter was Marquis de Goësbriand and Lord of Morlaix, he was a page of the king's chamber in 1676, captain in the king's regiment in 1680, field marshal in the army of Italy in 1702, and lieutenant general in 1704. After a courageous siege, the French troops had to surrender on November 8, 1710. In tribute to their bravery, the Imperials let them freely join Saint-Omer with weapons and baggage. To pay his troops, Marshal de Goësbriand gave the city's goldsmiths his silverware to make 25 and 50 sols coins. In 1714, his regiment of Monsieur's dragoons was renamed the Goësbriand-dragon regiment.
It seems that after the battle some pieces were issued to carry by the winners as a trofeo.
. Anyway i sale as you can see in the images.
Is rare in any condition , any denomination
14.78 grams of silver