Louis XV

Gold – Louis d’or au bandeau – 1749 W Lille – PCGS MS 64+ – The Treasure of Rue Mouffetard

9 500

MS+ / GEM

Louis XV

MS+ / GEM

Gold – Louis d’or au bandeau – 1749 W Lille – PCGS MS 64+ – The Treasure of Rue Mouffetard

9 500

Description:

Coin retaining its full original mint luster. Magnificent example of splendid quality, in Gem condition.

Extremely rare in this state of preservation.

Coin certified PCGS MS 64+. One of the finest examples graded to date. Top population.

Period
Royal
Type
Gold Louis d'or au bandeau
Year
1749
Mint name
Lille
Diameter
24 mm
Weight
8,1 g
Metal
Gold
Grading
PCGS MS 64+
Rarity
Extremely rare, very rare condition
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  • Pedigree :

    Provenance : The Treasure of Rue Mouffetard.

    Coin with provenance from the heirs. Delivered in the heirs’ original protective sleeve. ( “Héritiers” )

    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 Nivelleread the article