Louis XV

Gold – Louis d’or aux lunettes – 1729 T Nantes – 47837 examples – The Treasure of – Rue Mouffetard

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Louis XV

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Gold – Louis d’or aux lunettes – 1729 T Nantes – 47837 examples – The Treasure of – Rue Mouffetard

2 100

Description:

Very nice coin with bright original luster. Superb example.

Period
Louis XV
Type
Gold Louis d'or aux lunettes
Year
1729
Mint name
Nantes
Diameter
24,5 mm
Weight
8,15 g
Metal
Gold
Rarity
Rare condition
Mintage
47837
  • 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. Very low mintage : 47837 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