Louis XVI
Gold – Louis d’or – à la tête nue – 1789 A Paris – Variety 9/8 – Ex Vinchon sale 2002
3 500€
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Louis XVI
Gem
Gold – Louis d’or – à la tête nue – 1789 A Paris – Variety 9/8 – Ex Vinchon sale 2002
3 500€
Description:
Superb eye appeal joins superlative rarity. An extraordinary item. Well struck with a sharp strike and fully mirrored, prooflike fields. GEM condition
Period
Louis XVI
Type
Gold Louis d'or à la tête nue
Year
1789
Mint name
Paris
Diameter
24 mm
Weight
7,6 g
Metal
Gold
Rarity
Extremely rare, GEM condition
Mintage
246214
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Pedigree :
Provenance :
Ex : Vinchon sale 29 October 2002. “Collection numismatique d’un amateur d’art”. One of the most beautiful royal French collection.
Coin used to illustrate the 2012 Droulers book, on page 813 (see photo).
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Comments :
Very scarce year 9/8.
