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1 Franc - Louis XVIII
| Silver (.900) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1824 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#2092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
A French shield crowned by a royal coronet, contained within an open coronet composed of two laurel branches tied at their base with a ribbon; below 1824 between the different on the left and the letter A on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F
1824 A
Engraver: Auguste-François Michaut
Edge
In the hollow
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 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 remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its silver content and historical significance making it a unique piece of French history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 A | 253099 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 B | 16459 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 I | 5035 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 L | 5752 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 M | 70394 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 Q | 25007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 T | 2234 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 W | 14750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 A | 178258 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 B | 31006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 D | 5356 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 H | 47990 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 K | 307166 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 L | 5035 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 M | 20805 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 Q | 5039 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 W | 18674 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 A | 60233 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 B | 3860 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 H | 8465 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 L | 1444 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 T | 1722 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 W | 16119 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 A | 26856 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 B | 10166 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 H | 8111 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 Q | 13074 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 T | 4082 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 W | 23505 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 A | 28468 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 B | 15773 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 H | 6667 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 K | 20164 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 Q | 21809 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 W | 13478 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 A | 99834 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 H | 5047 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 Q | 4930 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 W | 199751 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 A | 628168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 B | 30942 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 H | 15933 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 Q | 3832 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 W | 60807 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 A | 359908 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 B | 7571 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 D | 3479 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 H | 13475 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 I | 5243 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 K | 5161 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 L | 35447 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 M | 35833 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 Q | 33387 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 W | 276931 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 A | 417198 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 B | 65563 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 D | 29592 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 H | 33102 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 I | 33411 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 K | 122685 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 L | 53653 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 M | 59275 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 MA | 7197 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 Q | 52271 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 W | 387938 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Louis XVIII 1816-1824 coin.
