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20 Francs - Louis Philippe I pattern with a module of 20 Francs
1830 year| Bronze | 3.71 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1830 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.71 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3 stars on a horizontal plane
2-line lettering
Lettering:
3 étoiles
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T
Engraver: Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier
Edge
Plain
Comment
Available in silver Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs - Louis Philippe I (pattern with a module of 20 Francs) 1830 from France made of Bronze weighing 3.71 g is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Pierre Montagny. Montagny was a prominent artist of the time and his work can be found in various museums and collections around the world. This coin, in particular, features a portrait of Louis Philippe I, the King of the French, on one side and an allegorical scene representing France on the other. The coin's design is considered a fine example of French numismatic art from the 19th century.
