Louis XV

Gold – Louis d’or aux lunettes – 1727 & Aix – 105 180 examples – The Treasure of – Rue Mouffetard

1 800

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Louis XV

AU / EF

Gold – Louis d’or aux lunettes – 1727 & Aix – 105 180 examples – The Treasure of – Rue Mouffetard

1 800

Description:

Very nice coin withers of bright original luster. Adjustment marks on reverse. Regular worn. Nice example.

Period
Louis XV
Type
Gold Louis d'or aux lunettes
Year
1727
Mint name
Aix
Diameter
24,7 mm
Weight
8,2 g
Metal
Gold
Rarity
R2
Mintage
105180
  • Pedigree :

    Provenance: the famous treasure of Rue Mouffetard. Coin with provenance from the heirs. Delivered in the heirs’ original protective sleeve. ( “Héritiers” )

  • Comments :

    Scarce coin. Low mintage : 105 180 examples. Rarity R2.

    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