FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King), 1643–1715. Écu aux insignes 1702 & (Silver, 41 mm, 27.19 g, 6 h), Aix-en-Provence. LVD•XIIII•D•G✱ - FR•ET•NAV•REX Cuirassed bust of Louis XIV to right. Rev. SIT•NOMEN•DOMINI•BENEDICTVM•1702• Crowned coat of arms in front the Hand of Justice and scepter crossed in saltire. Davenport 1316. Duplessy 1533B. Gadoury 220. Nicely toned. Very minor adjustments, otherwise, very fine.

From the old stock of a late Swiss coin dealer.