FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIV le Roi Soleil (the Sun King), 1643–1715. 1/2 Écu à la mèche longue 1650 G (Silver, 33 mm, 13.51 g, 6 h), Poitiers. LVD•XIIII•D•G - FR•ET•NAV•REX• Laureate and cuirassed bust of Louis XIV to right. Rev. SIT•NOMEN•DOMINI• - •BENEDICTVM•1650✱ Crowned coat of arms. Duplessy 1470. Gadoury 169. Beautifully toned. Some adjustment marks on the obverse and small areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.