Dix Louis d'or, buste drapé - Louis XIII 1640 front Dix Louis d'or, buste drapé - Louis XIII 1640 back
Dix Louis d'or, buste drapé - Louis XIII 1640 photo
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Dix Louis d'or, buste drapé - Louis XIII

1640 year
Gold (.917) 67.518 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis XIII (1610-1643)
Type
Pattern
Year
1640
Value
10 Gold Louis
Currency
Livre tournois (1204-1795)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
67.518 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#37793
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross formed of eight Ls leaning two by two crowned, cantoned by four lilies, workshop letter in a heart circle.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: CHRISTVS . REGNAT . VINCIT. ET . IMPERAT .

Engraver: Jean Warin

Edge

Fluted and smoothAutomatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern Dix Louis d'or, buste drapé - Louis XIII 1640 from France is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.