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20 Francs - Louis XVIII nude bust
| Gold (.900) | 6.45161 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1824 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45161 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
The shield of France crowned between two branches of olive tree, the year is indicated below and the inscription 20 F on both sides of the blazon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 F
1819 A
Engraver: André Galle
Edge
Inscription in hollow
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs - Louis XVIII (nude bust) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in France. The coin was introduced in 1816, just after the fall of Napoleon and the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy, which had been deposed during the French Revolution. The coin's design, featuring a nude bust of Louis XVIII, was a departure from the more traditional designs of previous French coins and was seen as a symbol of the new monarchy's desire to break with the past and embrace a more modern and liberal approach to governance. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation until 1824 and is now a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 A | 167525 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 B | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 K | 4947 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 L | 841 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 Q | 8172 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 W | 4265 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 A | 2133071 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 K | 4779 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 L | 35862 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 Q | 96752 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 W | 155286 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 A | 2678982 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 L | 5328 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 Q | 24955 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 T | 16006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 W | 1314262 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 A | 2349150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 Q | 33616 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 T | 8662 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 W | 218013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 A | 1316609 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 Q | 60147 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 T | 5725 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 W | 44299 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 A | 11653 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 W | 8404 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 A | 212535 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 H | 1247 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 W | 19879 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 A | 12354 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 W | 7619 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 A | 1507684 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 MA | 1983 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 Q | 11848 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 W | 252713 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs - Louis XVIII (nude bust) 1816-1824 coin.
