France 1747-W louis d'or
This specimen was lot 1188 in Jean Elsen sale 145 (Brussels, September 2020), where it sold for €480 (about US$684 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"FRANCE, Royaume, Louis XV (1715-1774), AV louis d'or au bandeau, 1747W, Lille. D/ T. à g., ceinte d'un bandeau. R/ Ecus ovales de France et de Navarre sous une couronne. Traces de monture. Très Beau. (kingdom of France, Louis XV, 1715-74, gold louis d'or of the ribbon of 1747, Lille mint. Obverse: head left, hair tied in a ribbon; reverse: oval arms of France and Navarre under a crown. Mount mark, Very Fine.)"
This type was struck 1740-70 and is common as French gold coins go and this is a common date.
Recorded mintage: 327,225.
Specification: 8.15 g, .917 fine gold, 24 mm diameter, designed by J. C. Röettiers, this specimen 8,15 g.
Catalog reference: Dr/4 no. 801, Dr/2 no. 543, Dupl. 1643; Gad-341, Fr-464, KM 513.22.
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- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 145, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.
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