France Lorraine 12 sols Leopold I Bd-1584 AU 53 PCGS billon coin 1728

The France Lorraine 12 Sols Léopold I Bd-1584 billon coin dated 1728 is a remarkable issue from the historic Duchy of Lorraine, struck during the reign of Duke Léopold I, whose rule restored prosperity and stability after decades of conflict. Certified PCGS AU53, this attractive early 18th-century coin preserves strong details and represents an important chapter in the monetary history of pre-unification France and Lorraine.

The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Léopold I, shown wearing a finely curled wig, draped armor, and a decorative shoulder clasp. A surrounding legend frames the ruler’s bust, while a beaded border encloses the design. The reverse displays a striking Cross of Lorraine at the center, radiating sunburst rays and surrounded by four crowned eagles, each with spread wings, arranged in a symmetrical cross pattern. Crowns, feathers, heraldic details, the date 1728, denomination, mint marks, and the beaded rim complete this distinctive composition, reflecting the duchy's rich heraldic traditions.

Léopold I ruled Lorraine from 1690 to 1729 and played a key role in rebuilding the duchy after the devastation of the Thirty Years' War. Struck in billon and certified PCGS AU53, this historic coin is an excellent collectible for enthusiasts of French regional coinage, European principalities, and early modern numismatics.

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