$3,750.00 USD
– SOLDThe Double Louis d'Or was a significant gold coin during the reign of Louis XVI (1774-1792). It was used extensively in trade and commerce, both within France and internationally. The coin's issuance during this period highlights the economic activities and the monetary policies of the French monarchy just before the French Revolution.
The obverse of the 1786 Double Louis d'Or features a left-facing bust of King Louis XVI. The inscription around the bust reads "LUD. XVI. D. G. FR. ET NAV. REX", which translates to "Louis XVI, by the Grace of God, King of France and Navarre".
The reverse side of the coin displays the crowned coat of arms of France and Navarre, symbolizing the union of these two regions under the French crown. The inscription "CHRS. REGN. VINC. IMPER." translates to "Christ reigns, conquers, commands".
