France
Louis XV gold Louis d'Or Mirliton 1723-X AU Details (Saltwater Damage) NGC, Amiens mint, KM468.19, Gad-338 (R), Dup-1638A. Short palms variety. Dressed in harvest-gold matte-like finish, signs of extensive time having been submerged under water, possibly as a result of the Le Chameau shipwreck. Yet another example of a seldom-seen Mirliton issue with examples last having been brought to market in 2006 as part of the Ford Collection.
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