Louis XIII gold Louis d'Or 1640-A MS61 NGC, 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, presenting glamorous luster across the razor-sharp devices.

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