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The 1669 Louis d'Or is a gold coin from the reign of Louis XIV of France (1643–1715), known as the "Sun King." It was part of the milled coinage introduced under master engraver Jean Warin, replacing older hammered coins. The coin's name literally means "Louis of gold," referencing both the king and the metal.
On the obverse, it features a youthful ("juvénile") portrait of Louis XIV with a flowing peruke (wig) and bare head (non-laureate), surrounded by the Latin legend "LVD. XIIII. D. G. FR. ET NAV. REX." (Louis XIV, by the grace of God, King of France and Navarre) and the date below.
The reverse displays an intricate cross formed by four pairs of back-to-back "L" monograms topped with crowns, with fleurs-de-lis in the angles, and the mintmark "A" (for Paris) at the center. Around the reverse is the motto "CHRS. REGN. VINC. IMP." (an abbreviation of Christus regnat, vincit, imperat, proclaiming "Christ reigns, conquers, and commands")
This design, known as the Louis d'or au buste juvénile (youthful bust Louis d'or), was struck only in the late 1660s and early 1670s. The coin is 6.75 g of .917 fine gold (about 0.1972 troy oz) with a diameter of approximately 24–26 mm and a reeded edge.
The coin is graded PCGS MS62, meaning it is in Mint State (uncirculated condition) with no wear from circulation. PCGS MS62 indicates a respectable high-grade survivor with full mint luster and detail, showing only moderate bag marks or hairlines preventing a higher Mint State grade
