Louis XIV
Gold – Louis d’or à l’ecu – Treasure of Plozévet
3 365€
AU+ / MS+
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Louis XIV
AU+ / MS+
Gold – Louis d’or à l’ecu – Treasure of Plozévet
3 365€
Description:
Coin with bright original luster. Superb light with golden patina. Light irregular planchet and weakness. Superb example.
Period
Louis XIV
Type
Louis d'or à l'écu
Year
1692
Mint name
Aix
Diameter
24 mm
Weight
6,6 g
Metal
Gold
Rarity
Very rare
Mintage
Very low
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Pedigree :
In September 2021, the press announced some Louis XIII and Louis XIV gold coins, minted in the 17th century, have been found, for the greatest delight of numismatists. Three craftsmen discovered the treasure in 2019. It was hidden in the walls of a manor house in Plozévet, Brittany. Read the article
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Comments :
Coin delivered with original certificate from treasure of plozévet.
Reformation period with signs of overstriking from earlier type.
Very scarce year and mint. No example found in archives.