LOUIS XIII
Eight gold louis with laurel head. Work of Jean Warin, struck in Paris in 1640. 53.28 g. Smooth edge.
The King's laurelled head to the right. Below, the date between two dots.
R/ Cross formed of eight crowned Ls, cantoned by four lilies. Letter A in a circle in the center.
D. 1295. C. 1608. Fr. 407.
Provenance: sale Paris, Drouot Montaigne, April 13, 1991, no. 111.
Minor edge damage. Very rare and attractive coinage. TTB to Superb.
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