Louis XV
Gold – Louis d’or au bandeau – 1753 A Paris – The Treasure of – Rue Mouffetard
2 465€
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Louis XV
MS+
Gold – Louis d’or au bandeau – 1753 A Paris – The Treasure of – Rue Mouffetard
2 465€
Description:
Very nice coin with bright original luster. Very nice strike.
Period
Louis XV
Type
Gold Louis d'or au bandeau
Year
1753
Mint name
Paris
Diameter
24 mm
Weight
8,2 g
Metal
Gold
Rarity
Rare condition
Mintage
584891
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Pedigree :
Provenance : The Treasure of Rue Mouffetard
Acompanied by a certificate of origin, original protective sleeve and a lot number 263 from the prestigious sale – 8 December 1972. Picture on old catalog 8 December 1972.
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Comments :
On the 24th of May 1938, some workers were demolishing a building on 51 and 53 rue Mouffetard in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. Hidden inside one of the walls, they found numerous rolls of gold coins wrapped in pieces of fabric, along with a will written by Louis Nivelle… read the article
