France
Louis XV gold Louis d'Or Mirliton 1725-H UNC Details (Saltwater Damage) NGC, La Rochelle mint, KM470.8, Gad-339 (R), Dup-1638. Large palms variety. Exhibiting rather localized adjustment marks and prominent die polish that is confined to the central design motifs. Exceedingly handsome as a likely shipwreck recovery piece, with only a slightly muted luster. Quite possibly from the 1725 Le Chameau shipwreck, although we have no supporting documentation.
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