Louis XVI
The Louis d'or under Louis XVI was minted between 1785–1792 and had a dimension of 23 mm, and a weight of 7.6490 g, a fineness of 0.917, and gold content of 0.2255 troy oz.
- Recto: the king's head turned to the left with the motto "LVD XVI DG – FR ET NAV REX" ( "Louis XIV, by the grace of God king of France and of Navarre").
- Verso: the royal monogram (4 double "L"s surmounted by a crown with fleur de lis) and the motto "CHRS REGN VINC IMPER" ("Christ reigns, defeats and commands").
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