France, Louis XIII, nouveau monnayage d’or, luis d’or (double louis) 1641, Paris mint

Rev. star after IMP.

Gold, 6.75 g, 24.3 mm. Duplessy 1298. Extremely Fine (minor imperfections of the portrait).

The portrait of Louis XIII made by Jean Warin (Varin) — probably the best Western European medallist in the 17^th century, who also worked for the English court — was the model for King John Casimir's coin portraits.