Louis XIV
Gold – Louis d’or à l’écu – 1690 E Tours – Treasure of Plozevet
2 900€
AU / AU+
Louis XIV
AU / AU+
Gold – Louis d’or à l’écu – 1690 E Tours – Treasure of Plozevet
2 900€
Description:
Coin with rest of bright original luster on obverse. All bright original luster on reverse. Nice example.
Period
Louis XIV
Type
Louis d'or à l'écu
Year
1690
Mint name
Tours
Diameter
25 mm
Weight
6,7 g
Metal
Gold
Rarity
Very rare
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Pedigree :
In September 2021, the press announced some Louis XIII and Louis XIV gold coins, minted in the 17th century, have been found, for the greatest delight of numismatists. Three craftsmen discovered the treasure in 2019. It was hidden in the walls of a manor house in Plozévet, Brittany. Read the article
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Comments :
Reformation period. Very light sign of overstriking from earlier type. Our archives reveal only a few examples found. Very scarce example.
Coin delivered with original certificate from treasure of plozévet.