FRANCE, Royal. Louis XIII le Juste (the Just), 1610–1643. 1/12 Écu 1643 (Silver, 20 mm, 2.20 g, 6 h), Paris. LVDOVICVS XIII D G FR ET NAV REX Laureate and draped bust of Louis XIII to right. Rev. ✱ SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM 1643 Crowned arms, mintmark A below. Droulers 65. Gadoury 46. Nicely toned. Very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket).