PCGS AU55 (48772962).
Av. LUD. XVI. D. G. FR. ET NAV. REX. Bust of the King at left, wearing an embroidered jacket, with the Order of the Holy Spirit, hair tied at the nape of the neck with a ribbon. Signature B. DUVIV. F. on the edge of the bust; below (different).
Rv. SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTUM (date). Oval French shield, crowned, between two olive branches, (workshop) below.
Dy.1708 - G.356 ; Silver - 29.32 g - 42.5 mm - 6 h
Top Pop (3): this is the finest graded example!
PCGS AU55 (48772962).
This is the first year of minting, only for Paris. Wide flan, with regular wear, this shield is covered with a lovely iridescent patina. TTB to Superb.