FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XV (1715-1774). Shield with old head 1772, D, Lyon. Av. LUD. XV. D. G. FR. ET NAV. REX. Head on the left of the King, laureate, the base of the neck draped. Signature ROËTT. FIL on the edge of the neck; below (different). Rv. SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTUM (different) (date). Oval crowned shield of France between two olive branches; below (workshop). Dy.1685 - G.323 - Dav.1332 ; Silver - 29,37 g - 40 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded example! NGC MS 61 (8374606-007). Only a few fine adjustment marks on the right. Beautifully struck with little wear on the high relief. Beautiful grey patina with golden highlights. Superb condition. * 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.