France Gold Louis "with glasses" (Louis d'or aux lunettes) Coin, Louis XV King of France and of Navarre, minted in 1726.
Obverse: Draped bust of Louis XV left. Privy mark (bar) below.
Legend: LUD . XV . D . G . FR . ET NAV . REX .
Translated: "Louis XV, by the grace of God king of France and of Navarre"
Reverse: Crowned arms of France and Navarre inside oval shields. Mint initial (W) of Lille below.
Legend: CHRS . REGN . VINC . IMPER (privy mark: diamond) I726
Translated: "Christ reigns, defeats and commands"
Gold Louis d'or (Gold Louis) coin issued during the Reign of Louis XV and struck during 1729 at the Lille mint. This early type often reffered to as "aux lunettes", which means with glasses reffering to the oval shields and crown, which look like large glasses. A beautiful, rare coin and a solid investment with historical importance.
Mint Place: Lille (W)
References: Friedberg 461, Gadoury 340, KM-489.22. R!
Weight: 8.09 gram of Gold (.917) .2405 oz ASW
Diameter: 23 mm