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Louis XIII gold 8 Louis d'Or 1640-A MS61 NGC, Paris mint, KM112, Fr-407, Gad-61 (R5), Ciani-1608, Dup-1295. 53.55gm. Simply astonishing, and a coin that makes it fully evident why these special gold multiples were known as "homage" pieces. Certainly a fitting testament to engraver Jean Warin's skill, to locate any gold coin of this age and size in uncirculated condition is a feat in-and-of-itself. One of only four specimens currently certified across NGC and PCGS combined, the present selection ranks as the single finest of just two Mint State-graded examples. Free of cleaning, tooling, or evidence of a mount removal, both faces of the piece find a full display of detail, doubling essentially absent, while the few adjustment marks that are present on reverse remain comparatively light and unobtrusive; all this is complemented by an engaging orange and honey-gold tone. While we have previously offered representatives of the 4 and 10 Louis d'or à la tête laurée, this is the first piece of this size we have handled--the most recent selection that came to auction, a MS60, having brought the equivalent of $243,792 in a July 2018 sale. Only the third specimen to become available in recent decades according to our research, and a coin which demands in-hand inspection to be fully appreciated.
Ex. Jean Vinchon Numismatique (October 2002, Lot 221)
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Estimate: 60000-80000 USD
Louis XIII gold 8 Louis d'Or 1640-A MS61 NGC, Paris mint, KM112, Fr-407, Gad-61 (R5), Ciani-1608, Dup-1295. 53.55gm. Simply astonishing, and a coin that makes it fully evident why these special gold multiples were known as "homage" pieces. Certainly a fitting testament to engraver Jean Warin's skill, to locate any gold coin of this age and size in uncirculated condition is a feat in-and-of-itself. One of only four specimens currently certified across NGC and PCGS combined, the present selection ranks as the single finest of just two Mint State-graded examples. Free of cleaning, tooling, or evidence of a mount removal, both faces of the piece find a full display of detail, doubling essentially absent, while the few adjustment marks that are present on reverse remain comparatively light and unobtrusive; all this is complemented by an engaging orange and honey-gold tone. While we have previously offered representatives of the 4 and 10 Louis d'or à la tête laurée, this is the first piece of this size we have handled--the most recent selection that came to auction, a MS60, having brought the equivalent of $243,792 in a July 2018 sale. Only the third specimen to become available in recent decades according to our research, and a coin which demands in-hand inspection to be fully appreciated.
Ex. Jean Vinchon Numismatique (October 2002, Lot 221)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-louis-xiii-gold-8-louis-d-or-1640-a-ms61-ngc-/a/3096-30161.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 60000-80000 USD