Louis XVI

Gold – Double Louis d’or – au buste habillé – 1779 T Nantes – NGC MS 64 – 2849 examples

23 500

MS+

Louis XVI

MS+

Gold – Double Louis d’or – au buste habillé – 1779 T Nantes – NGC MS 64 – 2849 examples

23 500

Description:

Superb Double Louis d’Or “Buste Habillé”, fully retaining its original mint luster, with a beautiful golden and glossy appearance.

The coin is preserved in exceptional condition, rarely seen for this type, and stands as a truly outstanding example.

Certified NGC MS 64, this is currently the only known specimen in this grade, making it the Top Population.

Struck at the highly sought-after Nantes Mint, particularly desirable for this issue.

Of outstanding rarity, with only 2,849 pieces struck, according to Arnaud Clairand in Monnaies Royales Françaises et de la Révolution.

Rated R4 in the Gadoury – Monnaies Royales Françaises confirming its exceptional status.

A premier-quality coin for elite collections.

Period
Royal
Type
Gold Double Louis d'or au buste habillé
Year
1779
Mint name
Nantes
Metal
Gold
Grading
NGC MS 64
Rarity
Very rare condition
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