$5,865.00 USD
The 1671-A Louis d'Or was minted in Paris during the reign of Louis XIV, known as the Sun King. This coin reflects the monarch's efforts to centralize power and standardize French coinage, reinforcing royal authority and economic stability in 17th-century France.
Obverse: Features a right-facing bust of Louis XIV, adorned with a laurel wreath, encircled by the Latin legend "LVDOVICVS XIIII D G FR ET NAV REX" (Louis XIV, by the Grace of God, King of France and Navarre).
Reverse: Displays the crowned royal coat of arms of France, flanked by the mintmark "A" for Paris, with the date "1671" positioned below.
Paris mint. Approximately 6.75 grams of .917 fine gold. This PCGS AU58 specimen exhibits sharp detail and a warm golden hue, characteristic of well-preserved examples. The Louis d'Or series is esteemed for its historical significance and artistry, and high-grade specimens like this are highly sought after by collectors of French and European gold coinage.
