1788 Gold Double Louis D'OR NGC AU 55

$4,725.00 USD

The Double Louis d'Or is historically significant as it represents the wealth and power of the French monarchy just before the upheaval of the French Revolution. Coins like this were used in large transactions and as a store of value, symbolizing the economic strength of pre-revolutionary France.

The obverse of the coin 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 displays the crowned arms of France and Navarre, surrounded by the Order of the Holy Spirit. This intricate design symbolizes the royal authority and the unity of the French kingdom.