Bare head of Louis XV as a child, to the right., Crowned round shield of France on a hand of justice and a scepter in saltire, mint letter below., Coin of exceptional rarity with pedigree! This type was only minted in 1716, just a few months after Louis XV ascended to the throne. He was only five years old at the time. The next type of double Louis d'or (Double Louis d'or Mirliton) was not minted until 1723, a gap of seven years! Our specimen features a beautiful portrait and a well-struck reverse. However, there are some adjustment marks, scratches, and cleaning marks, with hairlines. From the collection of Abbé Thilliez., LVD·XV·D·G·FR·ET·NAV·REX·1716·, CHRS·REGN· ·VINC·IMP.