FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XIV (1643-1715). Louis d'or aux quatre L 1694, BB, Strasbourg. (Different) LVD. XIIII. D. G (sun) - FR. ET. NAV. REX. Aged head of the King on the right, with a large laurel wig; below (date). Rv. (different) CHRS - REGN - VINC - IMP (different). Cross formed of four crowned lilies, cantoned by four L's, with (workshop) within a heart-shaped circle. Dy.1440A - G.252 - Fr.433; Gold - 6.68 g - 25.5 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the most beautiful graded example! PCGS MS61 (55936995). A welcome reformation on a louis à l'écu (1690 Montpellier ?). With the different N on the right before LVD and arrowhead on the reverse. This copy has been little circulated with a light patina on the original gloss. 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.