The Lissner Collection, Lot: 303. Estimate $3000. Sold for $5500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. AV Double louis d’or à la tête nue (28mm, 15.28 g, 6h). Bordeaux mint; différents: temple/millwheel. Jean Moulinier, engraver. Antoine du Temple, director. Dated 1786 K, 1st semester. Duplessy 1706; Ciani 2182; Friedberg 474; KM 592.8. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66 WINGS APPROVED. Superb gem lustrous BU. Only three Double louis of all reigns have ever reached this grade, none higher. The pinnacle of quality.