© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Double Gold Louis - Louis XIII Large bust type
1640 year| Gold (.917) | 13.504 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 2 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 13.504 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of crowned L's with lilies in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRS VINC REGN IMPE
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Unabridged legend: Christus vincit regnat imperat
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Gold Louis - Louis XIII (Large bust type) 1640 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XIII, who was known for his efforts to centralize power and reform the French economy. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency that could be used throughout the kingdom. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of France's rich history and cultural heritage.
