Louis XV

Gold – Louis d’or au bandeau – 1740 W Lille – 6401 examples – The Treasure of – Rue Mouffetard

4 600

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Louis XV

MS+

Gold – Louis d’or au bandeau – 1740 W Lille – 6401 examples – The Treasure of – Rue Mouffetard

4 600

Description:

Very nice coin from the famous treasure of Rue Mouffetard with bright original luster. Very nice strike. Exceptional coin.

Period
Louis XV
Type
Gold Louis d'or au bandeau
Year
1740
Mint name
Lille
Diameter
24 mm
Weight
8,2 g
Metal
Gold
Grading
PCGS MS 63
Rarity
Rare condition
Mintage
6401
  • Pedigree :

    Provenance: the famous treasure of Rue Mouffetard.

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

  • Comments :

    Very low mintage : 6401 examples

    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