FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AV Louis d’or aux huit L et aux insignes (27mm, 6.68 g, 6h). Lille mint; différent: duckling. Dated 1701 W. Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 1021. Estimated: $ 750

World, Gold

Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AV Louis d’or aux huit L et aux insignes (27mm, 6.68 g, 6h). Lille mint; différent: duckling. Dated 1701 W. Laureate head right / Crowned cruciform double-L monogram around mintmark in central annulet; scepters in quarters. Droulers 349; Duplessy 1443A; Ciani 1805; KM 334.21; Friedberg 436. Edge splits. Good VF. Overstruck on an earlier issue.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Four – Lots 991-1315 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 11 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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