Louis XV

Gold – Louis d’or Mirliton – 1724 T Nantes – PCGS saltwater UNC – shipwreck treasure chameau

3 500

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Louis XV

MS+

Gold – Louis d’or Mirliton – 1724 T Nantes – PCGS saltwater UNC – shipwreck treasure chameau

3 500

Description:

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

Period
Louis XV
Type
Gold Louis d'or Mirliton
Year
1724
Mint name
Nantes
Diameter
23 mm
Weight
6,5 g
Metal
Gold
Grading
PCGS Saltwater Damage - UNC Detail
Rarity
Extremely rare, very rare condition
Mintage
  • 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 saltwater Damage UNC detail.

    https://www.pcgseurope.com/Cert/43300748

    Pedigree : “Trésor du chameau” written on slab.

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

    Gold Louis d’or Mirliton palmes longues.

    Low mintage : 157 149 examples