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1 Décime - Louis XVIII light type
1815 year| Bronze | 20 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | 1 Decime = 10 Centimes (0.1) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 12 March 1856 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
The face value "UN DECIME" with the year and mint mark surrounded by an oak wreath. The letters "BB" indicate that the coin was minted in Strasbourg. This currency was issued during the blockade of the city.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN
DÉCIME.
1815.
BB
Translation:
One
Decime
1815
BB
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Décime coin was introduced during the reign of Louis XVIII in 1815, and it was the first coin to feature the king's image. The coin was designed by the French engraver, Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, and it features a portrait of Louis XVIII on the obverse side, with the reverse side bearing the denomination and the country's coat of arms. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 20 grams, as . I hope you find this information helpful and interesting!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 BB | 1266920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Décime - Louis XVIII (light type) 1815 coin.
