FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XV (1715-1774). Quart de louis d'or dit "de Noailles" 1717, 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.1632 - G.325 - Fr.452; Gold - 20 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! NGC MS 64 (1/2 louis) (3347623-003). Only minor traces of adjustment on the right. Beautifully fresh with a light golden patina and tiny handling marks. Very rare. Superb at Fleur de coin.