5 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) ND (1830) front 5 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) ND (1830) back
5 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) ND (1830) photo
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5 Francs - Louis Philippe Pattern ND

1830 year
Gold (.900) 42.18 g -
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848)
Type
Pattern
Year
1830
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
42.18 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#313614
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The charter posed on the crowned shield of France.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TITRE 900 MIL. - POIDS 25 GRAM
CHARTE
DE
1830
A I
A II
A III
A IV
5 F
A ESSAI

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Louis Philippe (Pattern) ND (1830) from France made of Gold (.900) weighing 42.18 g 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 several museums and collections around the world.