FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XIV (1643-1715). Louis d'or au soleil 1709, L, Bayonne. Av. (different) LVD. XIIII. D. G (different) - FR. ET. NAV. REX. Head of the King on the right, with a large laurel wig, below (date) and (workshop). Rv. CHRS - REGN - VINC - IMP. Cross formed of eight Ls leaning, each arm crowned, with sun in heart, cantoned by four lilies diverging from the centre. Dy.1449 - G.256 - Fr.444; Gold - 8.12 g - 25 mm - 9 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! PCGS MS62 (59842669). With axis at 9 o'clock. Minimal adjustment marks on this almost uncirculated example, with a light golden patina. Superb in 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.