France
Louis XIII gold Louis d'Or 1640-A AU55 PCGS, Paris mint, KM105, Gad-58 (R), Dup-1297. Short curl (meche courte) variety with IMP legend. The first year of this short-lived "Short Curl" type, which began issuance as part of an endeavor to supplant hammered coinage with modern milled issues. A sought-after type, showcasing chiseled devices and lustrous, semi-reflective fields.
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