Louis XIV. Louis d'or au buste juvénile à la tête nue, 1682 D. Lyon. Différents Lion rampant, Eagle head. Young head r. without laurel or drapery. Rv. Types as above. Gad.247, Fr.423, KM 219.3. All buste juvénile types were authorized by the Edict of March 1640, despite the major differences in the execution of the royal portrait. Essentially flawless fields and devices are enhanced by delicately glowing mint frost of the greatest beauty. Choice About Uncirculated, virtually full Mint State. (Est. $4,500-$5,000)
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