louis d'or
Americannoun
noun
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a former French gold coin worth 20 francs
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an old French coin minted in the reign of Louis XIII
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Etymology
Origin of louis d'or
First recorded in 1680–90; from French: literally, “Louis of gold”; named after Louis XIII
Example Sentences
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In 1689 both silver and gold were again raised, the louis d'or to 11 livres 12 sols. and the louis d'argent to 3 livres 2 sols., but almost immediately a general recoinage was resolved upon.
From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur
Her vexation was increased when Romulus called out,— "Mamma, but did you not tell us that you never play; will you give us a louis d'or for that?"
From Hania by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
In November 1716 a new louis d'or was issued, 20 to the mark, 22 carats fine.
From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur
The words that must be detached, the words that must decisively 'tell,' glitter in this delivery with the sonorous ring of a brand-new louis d'or.
From The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. by Various
At Strasbourg he was induced to give several concerts, but they were not pecuniary successes, and he did not make by any one more than three louis d'or.
From Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
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