FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XV (1715-1774). Demi-louis d'or dit "de Noailles" 1717, 2nd half, A, Paris. Av. LVD. XV. D. G. FR. ET. NAV. REX. (different). Crowned head of the King left, below (date). Rv. CHRS. REGN. VINC. IMP. (different). Two crowned shields of France and two crowned shields of Navarre in cross with (atelier) in the centre, this cross being flanked by four lilies diverging from the centre. Dy.1631 - G.335 - Fr.451 ; Gold - 24 mm - 6 h NGC MS 63 (louis) (3347623-002). Of a beautiful freshness, this specimen shows only small defects with a light trace of rubbing to the right in front of the forehead and a tiny shock on the neck. The original gloss is largely present. Superb in Fleur de coin.