© CGB
© CGB
½ Franc - Louis-philippe I pattern of Bovy with an module of ½ franc ND
1848 year| Brass | 1.97 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | ½ Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.97 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#167033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 also available in Bronze, Silver Bronze and Copper. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Franc - Louis-philippe I (pattern of Bovy with an module of ½ franc) ND (1848) from France made of Brass weighing 1.97 g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Bovy. Bovy was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the 19th century, and his design for the Pattern ½ Franc coin features a portrait of Louis-Philippe I, the King of the French, on one side, and an allegorical image of France on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the French people during a time of political turmoil in the country.
