FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XIV (1643-1715). Half-crown with three crowns 1710, A, Paris. Av. LVD. XIIII. D: G - FR. ET. NAV. REX (different). Right bust of the King, cuirassed in the antique style. Rv. (sun) SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM (different) (date). Three crowns 1 and 2 in triangle, separated by three lilies, (workshop) in centre. Dy.1569 - G.199; Silver - 32 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the most beautiful graded example! From the R. L. Lissner, CNG/St. James's Auctions Ltd 29 sale, 1 August 2014, no. 267. NGC MS 64 (3839948-068). Only very fine adjustment marks. Close to mint condition and of very high technical grade for this type, with a grey patina with iridescent highlights. Almost corner flower. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.