FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XIII (1610-1643). Double louis d'or à la mèche courte 1640, A, Paris. Av. LVD. XIII D. G. - FR. ET. NAV. REX. King's laurelled head right, (date) below. Rv. .CHRS. - .REGN. - .VINC. - .IMP. Cross formed of eight Ls, each arm crowned, with workshop in heart, flanked by four lilies diverging from the centre. Dy.1297 - G.59 - Fr.409; Gold - 29 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (2)! PCGS MS63 (49944439). Only 1 example in MS64 is technically superior at PCGS. Minor handling marks. Near mint condition with beautiful golden highlights. Superb in Fleur de coin.