FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King), 1643–1715. Écu aux 8 L 1706 D (Silver, 39 mm, 27.39 g, 12 h), Lyon. LVD XIIII D G - FR ET NAV REX Cuirassed bust of Louis XIV to right. Rev. SIT NOMINI - BENEDICTVM 1706 Cross of eight L with crowns at the ends and fleurs de lis in the quarters; D below. Duplessy 1551 A. Gadoury 224. Slightly rough and with minor adjustment marks on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.