FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XIV (1643-1715). Louis d'or à la perruque et aux huit L 1687, A, Paris. Av. LVD. XIIII. D. G (different) - FR. ET. NAV. REX. Aged head of the King on the right, with a laurel wig; below (date). Rv. CHRS - REGN - VINC - IMP (different). Cross formed of eight Ls leaning, each arm crowned, with (workshop) within a circle in heart, cantoned by four lilies diverging from the centre. Dy.1432A - G.249 - Fr.426 ; Gold - 23 mm - 6 h NGC UNC DETAILS REV DAMAGE (8583611-004). Vigorous striking, causing the blank to burst at 5 o'clock. Traces of rubbing on the relief on the reverse. Otherwise, only faint circulation marks, and a nice golden patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.