Louis XVI; Constitutional period. 30 Sols (1/4 Ecu) Paris mint; privy marks: leopard/lyre. François Bernier, engraver. Alexandre-Louis Röettiers de Montaleau, director. Dually dated 1791-A and L’An 3, 2nd semester. Duplessy 1720; Ciani 2241; VG 39; Gadoury 39; KM 606.1. Finest graded at NGC (tied with Lissner example), Pop. 2/0. A snowy white BU example, clearly superior to the other MS63 with rather dull mottled toning. The stunning quality of the planchet- devoid of haymaking, and the sharp clarity of strike on the genius (“angel”) makes this example arguably the finest available in the certified market, easily surpassing the lone MS64 in eye appeal.