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- France, Louis XVI., Louis d´or 1785-1792, 7.02 g fine, VF
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Product Description
Louis XVI. 1774-1793. Louis d´or 24 mm 7.02 g fine, 1785-1792. Bust / Crowned arms. KM 591; GOLD, very fine
Louis d'or - the golden Louis
- Louis XVI. of France
- He was executed during the French revolution
- The portrait on the coin betrayed his flight
When the people of Paris stormed the king's palace, Louis tried to escape in a carriage. He was, however, recognized shortly before having reached the border. As legends tells he was betrayed by his image on a golden coin - the "Louis d'or"
Additional Information
| Category 1 | World Coins |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | France |
| Ruler | Louis XVI. |
| Reign | 1774-1793 |
| Denomination | Louis d´or |
| Date | 1785-1792 |
| Material | Gold |
| Condition | very fine |
| Catalogue | KM 591 |
| Weight | 7.65 g |
| Fine weight | 7.02 g fine |
| Fineness | 917 |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Item Number | AG2101 |
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