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 PCGS AU53 (59842853). Regular wear with light patina. TTB to Superb.