FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XIV (1643-1715). Shield with eight Ls, 2nd type, new flan 1708, 9, Rennes. Av. LVD. XIIII. D. G (sun) - FR. ET. NAV. REX. Bust on the right of the King, cuirassed in the antique style; below (different). Rv. (different) SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM (different) (date). Cross formed of eight Ls leaning, each arm crowned, with three lilies set 2 and 1 within a circle in heart, cantoned by four lilies diverging from the centre; in exergue (workshop). Dy.1551 - G.224 - Dav.1320; Silver - 40 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the finest graded example! From the sale MDC 13 n° 1643. NGC MS 64 (6636328-025). On a new blank! Only fine adjustment marks on the right. A neat and regular strike. With an old patina of collection to the gilded reflections. Superb at Fleur de coin. * 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.