Louis XIV (1643-1715). Gold Louis d'or a la meche longue, 1649-A (Paris). Laureate child bust with long curl. Rev. Crowned double L's in cross form, fleur-de-lis in angles and mint mark in center (Fr 418; Gadoury 245; KM 157.1). In NGC holder graded MS 64, lovely original mint brilliance. Value $3,000 - UP