FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XVI (1774-1792). Test of the shield by Droz or Calonne shield, six-ferrule edge, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1786, A, Paris. Av. LUD. XVI. D. G. FR. - ET NAV. REX. Left bust of Louis XVI, laureate, below signature: J. P. DROZ F. Rv. SIT NOMEN DOMINI (workshop) BENEDICTUM (different) (date). Three lilies set two and one between two Ls formed by an olive branch and a palm, forming the King's cypher, under a crown. Ciani 2202; Silver - 29.02 g - 41 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (5)! PCGS SP62 (50994196). Original mint with raised edge with six ferrules: /(lily) DOMI/NE (lily) /SALVU/M (lily) F/AC (lily) R/EGEM. Only minimal marks and scratches in the fields. Slight wear on the high reliefs. Beautiful grey patina with bluish highlights around the edges. 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.