100 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) 1831 front 100 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) 1831 back
100 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) 1831 photo
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100 Francs - Louis Philippe Pattern

1831 year
Gold plated tin 15.21 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
Gold plated tin
Weight
15.21 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310543
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100
FRANCS
1831 A

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) 1831 from France made of Gold plated tin weighing 15.21g is that it was never actually circulated or used as currency, but was instead created as a pattern coin to test the design and production process for a potential new currency. Despite this, the coin still holds significant numismatic value and is highly sought after by collectors.