© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Huit Louis d'or - Louis XIII
1640 year| Gold (.917) | 54.014 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 80 Livres (80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 54.014 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eight L's back-to-back forming cross with crown at end of each arm, mint mark at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRISTVS . REGNAT . VINCIT. ET . IMPERAT .
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Smooth or fluted
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Huit Louis d'or - Louis XIII 1640 coin from France is that it was minted during a time when France was experiencing a period of economic and political instability. The coin was introduced as a new standardized currency to replace the various local currencies that were in use throughout the country, and it was intended to help stabilize the economy and promote trade. Despite the challenges of the time, the Huit Louis d'or - Louis XIII 1640 coin remained a popular and widely used currency for many years, and it is now highly sought after by collectors for its historical significance and rarity.
