{"product_id":"1641a-gold-louis-dor-ngc-au58-1","title":"1641A Gold Louis D'OR NGC AU58","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"348\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck in 1641 at the Paris Mint (mintmark “A”), this gold Louis d'Or represents the inaugural year of France’s reformed gold coinage under King Louis XIII.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eInitiated by master engraver Jean Varin, the reform introduced machine-struck coins to combat clipping and standardize currency.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Louis d'Or quickly became a symbol of royal authority and economic modernization, aligning French coinage with international standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Louis_d%27or?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"484\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures a laureate bust of Louis XIII facing right, adorned with flowing locks—a style known as the “long curl” (mèche longue).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Latin legend reads: \u003cem data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"54\"\u003e“LVD XIII D G FR ET NAV REX”\u003c\/em\u003e (Louis XIII, by the Grace of God, King of France and Navarre).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.numisbids.com\/n.php?cid=214644\u0026amp;p=sale\u0026amp;sid=6842\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"622\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDisplays a cross formed by four interlaced, crowned “L” monograms, with fleur-de-lis in the angles.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe surrounding inscription: \u003cem data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"51\"\u003e“CHRS REGN VINC IMP”\u003c\/em\u003e (Christ reigns, conquers, and commands), underscores the divine right of kings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Louis_d%27or?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"817\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eNGC AU58\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits sharp details and a lustrous surface, remarkable for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEarly Louis d'Or coins from 1641, especially in such high grades, are rare and highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis piece stands as a testament to France's numismatic heritage and the artistry of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729076682922,"sku":"6351814-002","price":7352.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/113_bf2f1e50-854e-404a-ac32-60cb49db690d.jpg?v=1747425850","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1641a-gold-louis-dor-ngc-au58-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}