FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XV (1715-1774). Louis d'or aux 2 L, flan neuf 1722, S, Reims. Av. LVD. XV. D. G. FR. ET. NAV. REX (different). Nude, laurelled bust of the King right; (date) below. Rv. (different) CHRISTVS. REGNAT. - VINCIT IMPERAT. Two L's leaning, under a crown, between three lilies 2 and 1; (workshop) in exergue. Dy.1635 - G.337 - Fr.456 ; Gold - 9,61 g - 25 mm - 6 h From an É. Bourgey sale, Drouot, 23 March 1955. NGC WITH DETAILS CLEANED (8524351-010). For this vintage, there are two types of portrait: copies with a rough portrait like our copy are sometimes considered to be period forgeries, but the workshop differences are correct: tassel and ermine, which could also suggest a local portrait engraving. Formerly cleaned with a gilt patina. Superb. * 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.