FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XVI (1774-1792). Silver test of the Louis d'or known as "de Calonne", by J.-P. Droz, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1787, Paris. Av. LUDOV: XVI. REX - CHRISTIANISS. Bust in frock coat left, with the cross of the order of the Holy Spirit and long hair; signature J. P. DROZ F. Rv. (at 7 o'clock) CHRS. REGN - VINC. IMPER. Above an angel's head with wings, two shields of France and Navarre, inclined, under a crown; below, (date). Ciani 2199 - VG.87 - Drs.1987 PH 3; Silver - 24 mm - 6 h Top Pop (4): this is the finest graded example! PCGS SP63 (49868686). Special strike (SP) on silver blank. Fluted edge. Strike with corners in the process of breaking. Nice antique grey patina. Superb corner flower. * 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.