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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 317,399 Combined across issues: A 129,587; D 6,566; K 9,400; M 52,300; N 56,200; P 7,800; S 23,180; X 31,527; Y 839; reported issues only — 4 further varieties unpublished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-9089

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1639 France 1 Écu d'Or - Louis XIII coins were minted?
317,399 were struck (Combined across issues: A 129,587; D 6,566; K 9,400; M 52,300; N 56,200; P 7,800; S 23,180; X 31,527; Y 839; reported issues only — 4 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1639 France 1 Écu d'Or - Louis XIII made of?
0.958 Gold, weighing 3.375 g.
What is the melt value of a 1639 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 1639 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.