France
Louis XIV gold Louis d'or 1697-M AU58 PCGS, Toulouse mint, KM302.13(date unlisted), Fr-433 (date unlisted), Gad-252 (date unlisted). An extremely unusual and previously unknown date for this mint, this lemon-gold example exhibits an abundant coverage of original luster over a comparatively boldly rendered striking. Centrally over-struck and with charmingly subtle attributes of the host coin present, this is the sole certified example by either PCGS or NGC, extremely rare, and one for the specialist collector.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD