Lot no. 675
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Louis XIII (1610-1643). Boxed set of the five "most beautiful and rare coins of all time" (reproductions), series #364 ND (c.1972), Monnaie de Paris for NI (Numismatique Internationale).
Av. LVD. XIII. D. G. - FR. ET. NAV. REX. Laurelled and draped bust of the King on the right, below (date).
Rv. CHRISTVS. REGNAT. VINCIT. ET. IMPERAT. Cross formed of eight Ls, each arm crowned, with A in a heart-shaped circle, cantoned by four lilies diverging from the centre; in exergue (number).
Dy.cf. 1294 (for the 10 louis); Gold - 92.58 g - 41 mm - 6 h
In the original wooden case, green velvet interior, the lid is damaged and glued, with certificate from Monnaies et Médailles du monde, 24 rue royale in Paris.
NGC MS 65 (8583604-001).
With MDP hallmarks on the edge. Minor finger marks and hairlines. Only the Dix louis is under NGC shell. Superb in Fleur de coin.
Box with five Gold coins (reproduction in Gold, 920/1000) including an aureus of Posthumus (7,63 g), a solidus of Roman IV (10,49 g), a golden angel of Philip VI (11,21 g), a 5 ducats of Nuremberg (23,14 g) and finally the 10 louis with naked bust of Louis XIII (40,2 g) under NGC MS 65 shell.
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