1 Franc - Charles X (ridged edge) 1830 front 1 Franc - Charles X (ridged edge) 1830 back
1 Franc - Charles X (ridged edge) 1830 photo
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1 Franc - Charles X ridged edge

1830 year
Silver (.900) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Charles X (1824-1830)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1830
Value
1 Franc
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
17 June 1868
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#157558
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned shield of France and face value between two branches of olive tree.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 // F
1830
A

Engraver: Auguste-François Michaut

Edge

Milled

Comment

five leafs and four leafs

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1830 French 1 Franc coin with a ridged edge is that it was minted during the reign of Charles X, who was the King of France from 1824 to 1830. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which featured a new design and a higher silver content than previous coins. The ridged edge on this coin was a unique feature that helped to prevent counterfeiting.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1830 A 3671 - - - - - -

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