FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XIV (1643-1715). Écu aux huit L, 1er type, du Béarn 1690, cow, Pau. Av. LVD. XIIII. D. G. (sun) FR. ET. NA. RE. BD. Right bust of the King, draped in antique style; below (different) (date). Rv. CHRS - REGN - VINC - IMP (different). Cross formed of eight Ls leaning, each arm crowned, with (workshop) in heart, flanked by four lilies. Dy.1514A - G.216a - Dav.3812 ; Silver - 26.98 g - 40 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! PCGS VF25 (59830073). Rare type, not distinguished in Duplessy, yet with its own Béarn legend. On a wide flan, with a grey patina, and regular wear on the reliefs. VERY GOOD.