© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
100 Francs - Louis Philippe Pattern
1831 year| Silver (.900) | 24.77 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1831 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 24.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINQ
FRANCS
A 1831
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) 1831 from France is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Mercier. Mercier was a prominent artist of the time and his work can be found in various museums and collections around the world. The coin's design features a portrait of Louis Philippe, the King of the French, on one side and an allegorical scene representing France on the other. The coin was minted in 1831, during Louis Philippe's reign, and was intended to be used as a pattern for a new currency, but it was never widely circulated. Today, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
