FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King). 1643–1715. AR Écu aux huit L (43mm, 27.23 g, 6h). Paris mint;
différent: cinquefoil. Dated
1704 A. Cuirassed bust right / Crowned cruciform opposed Ls; lis in quarters; coat-of-arms at center; scallop above. Sobin 12; VG 224; Duplessy 1551A; Ciani 1924; KM 362.1. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6898697-008, graded MS 61. Overstruck on a 1702 Écu aux insignes.
Ex Alexander Christopher Collection.
