FRANCE / CAPETIANS - FRANCE / ROYAL Louis XIII (1610-1643). Double louis d'or à la mèche courte, without G à DG 1643, D, Lyon. Av. LVD. XIII D. - 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 - 13.4 g - 28.5 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the most beautiful graded example! PCGS XF45 (59842954). With the right-hand corner without L to R. L! Rare Lyon mill strike (or mechanical press or pendulum). Minimal traces on the edge and regular wear, with golden highlights. TTB to Superb. * 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.