FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XV (1715-1774). Louis d'or à la croix chevalier 1718, D, Lyon. Av. (different) LVD. XV. D. G. FR. ET. NAV. REX. (date). Nude, laurelled bust of the King right; below (workshop). Rv. (different) CHRISTVS REGNAT VINCIT IMPERAT. Cross knight bearing in heart three lilies in a round shield. Dy.1633 - G.336 - Fr.453; Gold - 26 mm - 6 h This is the second highest rank! With a collector's label and World-Wide Coins of California Auction 17. NGC MS 62 (6906700-002). Beautifully fresh with minimal handling marks and a light golden patina. Superb at Fleur de coin. * 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.