FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XV (1715-1774). Gold half-louis with insignia 1716, W, Lille. Av. LVD. XV. D. G. FR. ET. NAV. REX (date). Nude, childlike bust of the King on the right. Rv. CHRS. REGN. VINC. IMP. 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 - 4.08 g - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From the collection of Abbé Jacques Thilliez, Burgan sale, 12 November 2021, No. 278. PCGS MS62 (45101298). Reformation on a Louis XIV half-louis au soleil. With a golden patina. Superb.