A rarely encountered issue from the early reign of Louis XIV, this Paris-minted Louis d'Or exhibits strong classical features with a wealth of detail throughout. The coin remains luminous, retaining significant mint brilliance and clear design sharpness.
Obverse: Laureate head of Louis XIV facing right, surrounded by the legend LVD • XIIII • D • G • – FR • ET • NAV • REX • and the date 1661 below the bust.
Reverse: Crowned double L monogram within a cross formed by scepters, fleur-de-lis in angles, surrounded by the motto CHRS REGN VINC IMP.
Graded NGC AU58, this piece rests just shy of Mint State, distinguished by faint touches of circulation but otherwise radiant and impressively preserved.
