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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
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1271
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FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
See original version (French)
Estimate €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL
Louis XIII (1610–1643). Double gold louis with short tuft, 1640, A, Paris.
Obv. LVD. XIII. D. G. – FR. ET. NAV. REX. Laurel-wreathed head of the King facing right, (date) below.
Rev. .CHRS. - .REGN. - .VINC. - .IMP. A cross formed of eight L’s, each arm crowned, with the mint mark in the centre, flanked by four lilies radiating from the centre.
Dy.1297 - G.59 - Fr.409; Gold - 1 g - 29 mm - 6 h
PCGS AU55 (60895144).
The crown has no berries and ends in four leaves. A fine strike, neat and even. Circulation wear is minimal, with only slight flattening of the reliefs. A lovely golden patina covers both sides. Superb.
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