[FRANCE] - Lot 202

[FRANCE] ½-louis gold coin featuring the shield with the profile of Louis XIV, mounted as a pendant. The king’s head facing right, wearing a laurel-wreathed wig, on the obverse. Bears the inscription: “LVD XIIII D G FR ET NAV REX” (Louis XIV, by the grace of God, King of France and Navarre). Crowned Shield of France on the reverse. Inscription: “SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM 1693 X” (Blessed be the name of the Lord) Year 1693 X (for Amiens?). Coin diameter: approximately 20.9 mm. Coin thickness: 0.7 mm. Total height including the eyelet: 24.6 mm. Eyelet not hallmarked. Weight: 3.4 grams. Signs of circulation (blurred relief, micro-scratches from wear, traces of soldering).