{"product_id":"1641a-1-louis-dor-long-curl-ms61-copy","title":"1641A 1 Louis D'Or \"Long Curl\" MS61","description":"\u003cp\u003eStruck in Paris at the dawn of Louis XIV’s reign, this \u003cstrong\u003e1641-A France Gold 1 Louis d’Or “Long Curl”\u003c\/strong\u003e, graded NGC MS61, marks the introduction of a new regal coinage type that would define French gold for over a century. Issued during the final years of Louis XIII and the early minority of Louis XIV, this piece inaugurated the Louis d’Or denomination—a cornerstone of Ancien Régime monetary policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a right-facing laureate bust of the young Louis XIV, distinguished by his distinctive flowing “long curl” hairstyle. The Latin legend \u003cem\u003eLVDOVICVS XIIII D G FR ET NAV REX\u003c\/em\u003e affirms his divine-right kingship over France and Navarre. The portrait’s mature engraving reflects the influence of Renaissance realism in early Baroque numismatic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exhibits a cruciform arrangement of four “L” monograms, crowned and interspersed with fleurs-de-lis, with the Paris “A” mintmark and date below. The clean symmetry and heraldic symbolism evoke stability and legitimacy in a period of dynastic transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn MS61, this coin stands among the best-preserved examples of this historic first-year type. Its sharp strike, rich luster, and lightly handled surfaces place it at the upper end of known specimens. As a first-issue Louis d’Or with exceptional visual appeal and historical weight, this piece is a foundational acquisition for collectors of Bourbon France, early milled coinage, or 17th-century European gold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729087529130,"sku":"6351156-007","price":7820.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/115_d4699179-6d20-40ed-b0f4-48533cd69b11.jpg?v=1747434547","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1641a-1-louis-dor-long-curl-ms61-copy","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}