Watch List notes:

FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. AV Louis d'or à la tête nue (23mm, 7.64 g, 6h). Lille mint; différents: star/demi-lis. A.F.J. Gamot, engraver. L.T.F. Lepage, director. Dated 1786 W, 1st semester. Duplessy 1707; Ciani 2183; Friedberg 475; KM 591.15. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 67 WINGS APPROVED. Gem brilliant lustrous incredibly choice BU. Only three Louis d'or of any date or ruler have been graded MS 67. Exceedingly rare in this grade and undoubtedly the finest known.


Purchased from M. Louis Teller, April 1980.