Louis XIV (1643-1715)

Obverse: Bust of Louis XIV, legend around

Lettering (Latin): LVD•XIIII•D•G (Sun) FR•ET•NAV•REX; 1691•

Reverse: 8 crowned L, legend around

Lettering (Latin): CHRS / REGN / VINC / IMP; D

Engraver: Joseph Roëttiers

Edge (text in Latin): DOMINE SALVVM FAC REGEM

Domine, salvum fac regem (Lord, save the King) is a motet which was sung as a de facto royal anthem in France during the Ancien Régime.

Guaranteed genuine.