© CGB
© CGB
½ Franc - Louis-Philippe I pattern of Bovy with an modul of ½ franc ND
1843 year| Bronze | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1843 |
| Value | ½ Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#167030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
ESSAY/ OF THE MONETARY PRESS/ OF GENEVA/ J. BOVY in five lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ESSAI/ DE LA PRESSE/ MONETAIRE/ DE GENEVE/ J. BOVY
Edge
Plain
Comment
The test is available in silver bronze, copper and brass. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Franc - Louis-Philippe I (pattern of Bovy with an modul of ½ franc) ND (1843) from France made of Bronze weighing 2 g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Bovy. Bovy was a prominent artist during the 19th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the French 5-franc coin. The Pattern ½ Franc coin features a portrait of Louis-Philippe I, the King of the French, and was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample.
