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40 Francs - Louis XVIII
| Gold (.900) | 12.90322 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1824 |
| Value | 40 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 12.90322 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of France. Around, two laurel (Laurus nobilis) branches tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
40 F
1818 W
Engraver: Auguste-François Michaut
Edge
Incuse lettering.
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Translation: Lord, save the King.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Francs - Louis XVIII 1816-1824 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced in 1816, just after the end of the Napoleonic Wars, and it was used as a standard circulation coin until 1824. During this time, France was undergoing significant economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system and the establishment of the Bank of France. The coin's gold content and its use as a standard circulation coin reflect the country's efforts to stabilize its economy and establish a new monetary system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 A | 40911 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 B | 755 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 L | 3258 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 Q | 10660 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 W | 3186 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 A | 89989 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 L | 377 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 A | 10940 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 W | 352494 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 W | 4598 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 A | 5474 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 A | 367 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 H | 605 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 A | 155 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 A | 15140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Francs - Louis XVIII 1816-1824 coin.
