© CGB
© CGB
40 Francs pattern by Andrieu
1815 year| Tin | 8.69 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | 40 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 8.69 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIECE DE 40 FRANCS
1815 A
Interesting fact
The Pattern 40 Francs coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Andrieu, in 1815. It features a portrait of King Louis XVIII on the obverse and an allegorical image of France on the reverse. The coin was never officially released into circulation, but a small number of pattern coins were struck in tin, copper, and silver. The tin version, weighing 8.69g, is particularly rare and sought after by collectors.
