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 - 13.41 g - 29 mm - 6 h Good centering, no major flaws. Regular wear and fields covered with a golden patina. VERY GOOD. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.