FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis IX, known as Saint Louis (1245-1270), Gros tournois with star ND (1266-1270). Av. + LVDOVICVS. REX and outer legend: + BNEDICTV: SIT: NOME: DNI: NRI: DEI: IHV: XPI. Cross. Rv. +- TVRONVS CIVIS. Châtel tournois. Border of twelve lilies within ovals; a star at the bottom of the inner grenetis. Dy.190E; Silver - 26 mm - 5 h Top Pop: this is the finest example graded by PCGS and NGC! PCGS MS64 (40909224). Variety with the six-rayed star on the reverse. Beautifully struck on a regular flan. Virtually uncirculated and awarded the highest technical grade by PCGS for a large Louis IX tournament. With a nice patina with golden highlights. Superb at Fleur de coin.