By: Status International
lot # 12196 - world gold France
1793-A Constitutional Monarchy Louis XVI gold 'Louis d'or' of 24 Livres, 'Roi des FRANCOIS', rev Genie of France 'L'AN 5 DE LA LIBERTE', Paris mint. 7.65g. Fr-477, Gad-61, KM-617.1. Graded PCGS 'AU 53', with only minor planchet irregularities, that often occur on this type, well struck & attractive. Only very small numbers struck in 1792-1793, with those dated 1793 being actually minted after the execution of the king(!!!), as coins were urgently needed while new design needed approval & time to make new dies. An iconic rarity of French Revolutionary coinage. (P)
Estimate A$15000
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Status International
Status International from Sydney, Australia is holding 4 - 6 auctions a year of Philatelic & Numismatic items. The emphasis is on Australian and area material as well as All World stamps,... Read More
