100 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) 1831 front 100 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) 1831 back
100 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) 1831 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

100 Francs - Louis Philippe Pattern

1831 year
Bronze 21.88 g -
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848)
Type
Pattern
Year
1831
Value
100 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
21.88 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310540
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100
FRANCS
1831

Edge

Smooth with lettering

Lettering: ESSAI

Interesting fact

The Pattern 100 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) 1831 coin was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Pierre Montagny. Montagny was a prominent artist of his time and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous "Napoleon III" coin. The Pattern 100 Francs coin features a portrait of King Louis Philippe on one side and an allegorical representation of France on the other. The coin was minted in 1831, during the reign of King Louis Philippe, who ruled France from 1830 to 1848.