Bust of Louis XIV, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right., Crowned shield of France, mint letter below., A rare coin in an exceptional state of preservation, presenting Louis XIV with magnificent, highly detailed curly hair and a beautiful drape. The legends are particularly well struck. There is a small die break in the obverse towards the “NAV” of the legend, traces of mounting and a few adjustment marks on the sovereign's head and the shield on the reverse., LVD·XIIII·D·G· FR·ET·NAV·REX, ✿ SIT·NOMEN·DOMINI· ·BENEDICTVM·1667