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5 Francs - Louis-Philippe Pattern
1831 year| Gold (.900) | - | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1831 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
FRANCS
A 1831
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Louis-Philippe (Pattern) 1831 from France made of Gold (.900) is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Mercier. Mercier was a prominent artist of the time and his work can be found in various museums and collections around the world. The coin features a portrait of King Louis-Philippe on one side and an allegorical representation of France on the other. The coin was minted in 1831, during the reign of Louis-Philippe, who ruled France from 1830 to 1848.
