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20 Francs - Louis XVIII Essai en étain, Buste habillé
1815 year| Tin | 3.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#383869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ecu de France surmounted by a crown, two olive branches tied at the base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIECE DE 20 FRANCS
1815 K
Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Edge
Recessed edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs - Louis XVIII (Essai en étain, Buste habillé) 1815 from France made of Tin weighing 3.8 g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a pattern coin, meaning it was struck as a trial or sample, and not intended for circulation. The coin's design features a portrait of King Louis XVIII, and the fact that it was made of tin, rather than a more traditional metal like gold or silver, makes it stand out among other coins of the time. Additionally, the coin's weight of 3.8 grams is relatively small compared to other coins, which adds to its uniqueness.
