Louis XV

Gold – Louis d’or aux lunettes – 1729 L Bayonne – 17 244 examples – The Treasure of – Rue Mouffetard

Original price was: 1 900€.Current price is: 1 800€.

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Gold – Louis d’or aux lunettes – 1729 L Bayonne – 17 244 examples – The Treasure of – Rue Mouffetard

Original price was: 1 900€.Current price is: 1 800€.

Description:

Very nice coin with bright original luster. Light adjustment marks on reverse. Superb example with rainbow patina.

Period
Louis XV
Type
Gold Louis d'or aux lunettes
Year
1729
Mint name
Bayonne
Diameter
23 mm
Weight
8,2 g
Metal
Gold
Rarity
Very rare
Mintage
17244
  • Pedigree :

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

  • Comments :

    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