FRANCE. 1/2 Louis dOr, 1711-H. La Rochelle Mint. Louis XIV (1643-1715). NGC AU-58.Fr-445; KM-388.7; Gad-243. A <strong>RARE</strong> date (listed as "R4" in Gadoury) of the very scarce <em>demi-louis dor au soleil</em> type, struck 1709-15. Virtually Mint State quality with light tone over surfaces that are well struck and free from planchet issues. Highly desirable as the only example graded by NGC or PCGS.