ObverseImage: Wikimedia Commons · Kingdom of France (coin), National Numismatic Collection (image by Jaclyn Nash) · Public domain
Louis d'Or of Louis XVI
France
1774–1793
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$1,061.49
Based on Gold spot price ($4,795.98/oz) · 90.0% purity · 7.649g
Updated 6:41 PM
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Specifications
| Country | France |
| Years Minted | 1774–1793 |
| Composition | Gold 0.900 fine |
| Weight | 7.649 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Engrailed |
Design
Obverse
Bust of Louis XVI facing right.
Reverse
Crowned arms of France.
History & Notable Facts
The Louis d'Or of Louis XVI was struck from gold often sourced from French colonies in the Americas, a detail that underscores the era's global trade networks.
This coin, minted between 1774 and 1793, typically weighed around 7.6 grams and carried a fineness of 22 karats, making it a standard for international exchange. Designs varied slightly by year, with Louis XVI's bust on the obverse and the royal arms on the reverse, but records of exact mintages are spotty—many were lost in the chaos of the Revolution.
Counterfeits were common, which irked me back in the '90s when I first sorted through a hoard of them. As for myths about their supposed curse, let's just say I've handled enough to know it's all nonsense.
Variations exist, like the 1786 issue with a modified edge, but specifics on production numbers remain unclear due to archival gaps.
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