Louis XIV gold Louis d'Or 1691-D MS65 NGC, Lyon mint, KM278.3, Fr-429. Gad-250. A rather elusive type that is found here in the coveted Gem designation and has the further exclusivity of being tied with only one other for the "Top Pop" specimen at NGC. The obverse of this superb coin features a finely detailed effigy of King Louis XIV with surrounding legends. His visage is depicted in a handsome and regal fashion, reflecting the authority and grandeur he wielded during his seven-decade reign. This offering is made even more alluring with the beauty of the golden canvas it embodies, creating an numismatic analogy to Louis XIV's nickname, the "Sun King". HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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