MDC Monnaies de Collection
1360
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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
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1360
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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Louis XVI (1774–1792). Bareheaded gold Louis, 1785, W, Lille.
Obv. LUD. XVI. D. G. FR. – ET NAV. REX. The King’s bare head facing left. Signature ‘DUVIV’ on the nape of the neck.
Rev. CHRS. REGN. VINC. IMPER (date). The joined coats of arms of France and Navarre, beneath a crown; below, (mint mark).
Dy.1707 - G.361 - Fr.475; Gold - 24 mm - 6 h
This is the second-highest grade!
NGC MS 63 (2183761-013).
A rare strike from December 1785 in the new design. Retains its original lustre beneath a light, developing patina. Minimal flattening at the top of the hair. Superb in Proof condition.
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