FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XIV (1643-1715). Twentieth of a shield with three crowns 1712, T, Nantes. Av. LVD. XIIII. D. G. FR. ET. NAV. REX. Bust of the King on the right, cuirassed in the antique style; (different) below. Rv. (sun) SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM (different) (date). Three crowns 1 and 2 in triangle, separated by three lilies; (workshop) in centre. Dy.1572 - G.110; Silver - 20 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! NGC MS 62 (5788890-013). Minimal adjustment marks on the blank, and the strike is perfect and well centred. Exceptionally well preserved, with a wonderful iridescent patina. 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.