Gold, 1701 Louis dor, 1690 Overstrike

Gold, 1701 Louis dor, 1690 overstrike by the Castaing machine, see Text.

Equals 20 Francs, close in value to the 20 Shillings of the British Sovereign.

Obverse, Louis 14th by the Grace of God, King of France and Navarre, 1701 bottom.

Reverse, Christ reigns, conquers and commands.

Mint mark A, Paris. Top center, 6 and 9 of the original 1690 date.

Tap center for reverse.

Tap 6 oclock for text.