FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XV (1715-1774). Shield of eight Ls 1724, V, Troyes. Av. LVD. XV. D. G. FR. ET. NAV. REX. Bust of the King on the right, laurelled, draped and cuirassed in the antique style; below (different). Rv. (different) SIT. NOMEN. DOM. - BENEDICT. (date). Cross formed of four crowned lilies, cantoned by eight Ls leaning two by two; (workshop) in exergue. Dy.1670 - G.320 = specimen cited! - Dav.1329; Silver - 23.42 g - 39 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From the sale MDC 1 n° 361 (2100 euros + expenses) and from the collection S. Pronzato collection. PCGS MS61 (50535688). No copy had been seen by Sobin! Only minor adjustment marks on the right-hand side. Slight old patina on the original lustre. Superb at Fleur de coin.