FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XV (1715-1774). Gold half-louis with insignia 1716, CC, Besançon. Av. LVD. XV. D. G. FR. ET. NAV. REX (date) (different). Nude, childlike bust of the King right; below (reformation). Rv. CHRS. REGN - VINC. IMP. (different). Oval shield of France, crowned, surmounted by the hand of Justice and the sceptre in saltire, (workshop) in exergue. Dy.1629A - G.324 - Fr.449 ; Gold - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! NGC TO 50 (2727588-002). A welcome reformation, on a half-louis with undetermined sun. The strike is well centred, with regular wear. A pleasant golden patina is present. Very rare. TTB / Superb.