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SPANISH NETHERLANDS: AE 2 sols, Tournai, 1709. NGC AU

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:140.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 250.00 USD
SPANISH NETHERLANDS: AE 2 sols, Tournai, 1709. NGC AU
SOLD
150.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2016 Sep 16 @ 15:59UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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SPANISH NETHERLANDS: AE 2 sols, Tournai, 1709, KM-6, Siege issue, light scratches, some original red luster, NGC graded About Unc details. Siege coinage struck while the French were under attack by the Grand Alliance, in what turned out to be one of the bloodiest battles of the War of the Spanish Succession. Between both the French and their adversaries, nearly 10,000 casualties were sustained. The attack commenced on the night of July 7th, 1709 and concluded on September 3rd when the French finally surrendered after an impressive 69 days of resistance.