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Quatre Louis d'or - Louis XIII
1640 year| Gold (.917) | 27.004 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 4 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27.004 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37790 |
|---|---|
| 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:
· CHRS · · REGN · · VINC · · IMP ·
LL LL LL LL
A
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The Pattern Quatre Louis d'or - Louis XIII 1640 from France is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin 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 attempting to stabilize the French economy and centralize power in the monarchy. The coin's design and mintage were overseen by the French Royal Mint, and it was likely produced in limited quantities as a trial or pattern coin, which adds to its rarity and historical significance.
