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1 Louis d'Or - Louis XIII
| Gold (.917) | 6.752 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1640-1643 |
| Value | 1 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 6.752 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Cross with crowns at ends and fluer de lis in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .CHRS. .REGN. .VINC. .IMP.
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Louis d'Or - Louis XIII 1640-1643 from France is that it was the first gold coin to be widely accepted and used in international trade, paving the way for the development of the modern gold standard.
