Lot no. 808
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XVI (1774-1792). Half-louis d'or aux lunettes 1777, I, Limoges. Av. LUD. XVI. D. G. FR. - ET NAV. REX. Bust of the King on the left, in embroidered habit, with the order of the Holy Spirit, the hair tied on the nape of the neck by a ribbon. DUVIV on the edge of the bust; below (different). Rv. CHRS. REGN. VINC. IMPER (different) (date). Inclined oval shields of France and Navarre, under a crown; below, (workshop). Dy.1705 - G.357 - Fr.472; Gold - 4.05 g - 20.5 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the most beautiful graded example! PCGS AU53 (51879552). A few traces of rolling on the right-hand side. Minimal flats on the high points of the relief and slight hairlines. Only 2241 examples minted! Beautiful golden patina. Almost Superb.
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Auction sales 17 - Numismatics
98000 Monaco - Monaco
10/01/2025
Offered by MDC Monnaies de Collection
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