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1 Écu d'Or - Louis XIII

🇫🇷 France · 1 Écu d'Or - Louis XIII · 1204–1793
Regular
Weight3.375 g
Diameter24.5 mm
Mintage 467,104 Combined across issues: A 220,369; B 118,200; D 3,432; L 5,143; M 12,200; N 4,200; P 2,400; S 71,749; X 29,411; reported issues only — 4 further varieties unpublished
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95.80% Gold
DesignerNicolas Briot
ReferenceKM# 41, Ciani Royales# 1593, Droulers# 1, Clairand# 32000, Gad R2# 55
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-9087

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1637 France 1 Écu d'Or - Louis XIII coins were minted?
467,104 were struck (Combined across issues: A 220,369; B 118,200; D 3,432; L 5,143; M 12,200; N 4,200; P 2,400; S 71,749; X 29,411; reported issues only — 4 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1637 France 1 Écu d'Or - Louis XIII made of?
0.958 Gold, weighing 3.375 g.
What is the melt value of a 1637 France 1 Écu d'Or - Louis XIII?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1637 France 1 Écu d'Or - Louis XIII a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.