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½ Franc - Louis XVIII
| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1824 |
| Value | ½ Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 June 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Ecu of France crowned between two branches of olive tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2 F
1824 A
Engraver: Auguste-François Michaut
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Franc - Louis XVIII 1816-1824 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. Louis XVIII, who ruled France from 1814 to 1824, was the brother of the guillotined King Louis XVI and was restored to the throne after the fall of Napoleon. During his reign, France experienced significant political and economic upheaval, including the Hundred Days period when Napoleon briefly regained power. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 A | 260898 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 B | 18798 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 I | 2686 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 L | 3267 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 M | 4676 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 Q | 11526 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 T | 5952 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 W | 8272 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 A | 235986 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 B | 8753 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 H | 86236 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 K | 213034 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 L | 8743 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 W | 25481 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 A | 50168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 B | 7797 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 H | 14437 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 L | 2810 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 W | 7805 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 A | 47336 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 H | 2457 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 Q | 4476 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 T | 1735 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 W | 5160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 A | 42718 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 K | 7788 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 Q | 16526 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 A | 82086 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 W | 36485 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 A | 584262 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 B | 33909 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 H | 1326 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 W | 15154 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 A | 500082 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 B | 18011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 H | 3548 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 I | 3101 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 K | 8130 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 L | 36262 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 M | 8620 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 Q | 100715 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 W | 70428 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 A | 613070 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 B | 42021 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 D | 14305 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 H | 19753 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 I | 10476 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 K | 52956 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 L | 56119 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 M | 11141 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 Q | 170032 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 W | 101970 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Franc - Louis XVIII 1816-1824 coin.
