Louis XIV
The Louis d'or under Louis XIV was similar in most respects to its predecessor and had a dimension of +/- 25 mm, and a weight of 6.75 g.
- Recto: the king's head turned to the right with the motto "LVD XIV DG – FR ET NAV REX" ( "Louis XIV, by the grace of God king of France and of Navarre").
- Verso: the royal monogram (4 double "L"s surmounted by a crown with fleur de lis) and the motto "CHRS REGN VINC IMP" ("Christ reigns, defeats and commands").
- Engraver: Jean Varin (1604–1672)
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