France
Louis XV gold Louis d'or 1734-A MS64 NGC, Paris mint, KM489.1, Fr-461, Gad-340. About a choice as can be for the type, with full luster glistening from the fields and russet tone haloing the centers. A few die cracks, as well as a bit of strike-softness are located throughout the reverse, but the obverse imagery is impressively bold. Nearly-Gem and presently the top-certified example of the date and mint.
From the Bern Collection
Estimate: 1800-2200 USD