1753, Royal France, Louis XV. Beautiful & Scarce Gold Louis Coin. Mint year: 1753 Mint Place: Paris (A) References: Friedberg 464, KM-513.1. Denomination: Gold Louis "with band" ("Louis d’or aux bandeau") Material: Gold (.917) .2405 oz ASW Diameter: 23.8mm Weight: 8.12gm Obverse: Head of Louis XV left with long hair bound with a band (hence the name “aux bandeau” = “with ban ...