Gold, France, Louis XIII, 1643

Gold, France, Louis XIII, 1643

-with the shield on reverse-

Equals 20 Francs, close in value to the 20 Shillings of the British Sovereign.

Obverse, Louis 13th by the Grace of God, King of France and Navarre.

Reverse, Christ Reigns, Conquers and Commands, A mint mark, Paris. See my 1701 Louis dor, 1690 Overstrike for same reverse.

Tap center for reverse.

Tap 6 oclock for text.