Louis XV

Gold – Louis d’or Mirliton – 1724 N Montpellier – PCGS AU 58 – shipwreck treasure chameau

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Louis XV

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Gold – Louis d’or Mirliton – 1724 N Montpellier – PCGS AU 58 – shipwreck treasure chameau

3 500

Description:

Very nice coin with bright original luster. Light adjustment marks. Superb example.

Period
Louis XV
Type
Gold Louis d'or Mirliton
Year
1724
Mint name
Montpellier
Diameter
23 mm
Weight
6,5 g
Metal
Gold
Grading
PCGS AU 58
Rarity
Extremely rare, very rare condition
  • 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 AU 58.

    https://www.pcgseurope.com/Cert/43300746

    Pedigree : “Trésor du chameau” written on slab.

    Original Tag / certificate from sale Sotheby’s New York in 1971 is delivered.

    Variety : Gold Louis d’or aux mirlitons palmes longues.