Louis XV

Gold – Louis d’or mirliton – 1723 Z Grenoble – PCGS saltwater UNC Shipwreck treasure chameau

4 500

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Louis XV

MS+

Gold – Louis d’or mirliton – 1723 Z Grenoble – PCGS saltwater UNC Shipwreck treasure chameau

4 500

Description:

Coin with bright original luster. Matte and golden patina with salt water. Very nice example.

Period
Louis XV
Type
Gold Louis d'or Mirliton
Year
1723
Mint name
Grenoble
Diameter
22,5 mm
Weight
6,5 g
Metal
Gold
Rarity
Very rare
  • Pedigree :

    Provenance : Shipwreck Treasure Chameau

    The voyage across the Atlantic Ocean was being uneventful when, close enough to its destination, off Cape Breton Island, the Chameau faced a storm. It hit a rock and capsized. It sank a few miles away from Louisbourg on August 26, 1725 with no survivors. Read the article

  • Comments :

    Coin certified PCGS UNC details Saltwater Damage.

    https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6475849-001/NGCDetails/

    Grenoble is a very scarce mint. None listed in the original 1971 Parke-Bernet auction