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January 2018 NYINC Auction 11-13 Jan 2018
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FRANCE. 1/2 Louis d'Or, 1784-A. Paris Mint. Louis XVI (1774-92). NGC AU-58.
Fr-472; Dupl-1705; Ci-2179; Dr-804; Gad-359. "demi-louis d'or au buste habillé", struck at Paris (shown here), Bayonne, Limoges and Aix 1775-84. An EXTREMELY RARE type and this example may the first offered in the United States in the last decade. Only 2 examples of this date have been graded at NGC (both AU58), none of this type at PCGS. All the gold coins of Louis XVI minted prior to the reform of 1786 are scarce with the demi-louis being the rarest of the three denominations (demi-louis, louis and double louis). The demi-louis was not a popular denomination even under Louis XV and the few that were made were mostly melted to make "louis d'or à la tête nue". This example is well struck and without obnoxious flaws. Just a light veneer of attractive light orange tone, highly lustrous and a real prize for the specialist. NGC AU-58.
Estimate: $10000.00- $12000.00
Fr-472; Dupl-1705; Ci-2179; Dr-804; Gad-359. "demi-louis d'or au buste habillé", struck at Paris (shown here), Bayonne, Limoges and Aix 1775-84. An EXTREMELY RARE type and this example may the first offered in the United States in the last decade. Only 2 examples of this date have been graded at NGC (both AU58), none of this type at PCGS. All the gold coins of Louis XVI minted prior to the reform of 1786 are scarce with the demi-louis being the rarest of the three denominations (demi-louis, louis and double louis). The demi-louis was not a popular denomination even under Louis XV and the few that were made were mostly melted to make "louis d'or à la tête nue". This example is well struck and without obnoxious flaws. Just a light veneer of attractive light orange tone, highly lustrous and a real prize for the specialist. NGC AU-58.
Estimate: $10000.00- $12000.00