France – Louis XV – Gold – Louis dor Mirliton – 1724 M Toulouse PCGS saltwater damage au detail – shipwreck treasure chameau
Black spot and corrosion. Adjustment marks. This coin has a pleasant appearance.
Provenance : Shipwreck Treasure ChameauThe voyage across the Atlantic Ocean was being uneventful when, close enough to its destination, off Cape Breton Island, the Chameau faced a storm. It hit a rock and capsized. It sank a few miles away from Louisbourg on August 26, 1725 with no survivors. Read the article
Coin certified PCGS saltwater Damage AU detail: https://www.pcgseurope.com/Cert/43300747
Pedigree : “Trésor du chameau” written on slab. Original Tag / certificate from sale Sotheby’s New York in 1971 is delivered. Gold Louis d’or Mirliton palmes longues. Variety NAU.REX
6,5 g
23 mm
Quality: AU/AU+
Metal: Gold