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5 Francs - Louis XVIII Pattern
1815 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield of France crowned between two laurel branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIECE DE 5 FRANCS
Translation: Five franc coin
Engraver: Jacques-Édouard Gatteaux
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Francs - Louis XVIII (Pattern) 1815 from France made of Bronze is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was designed by the French engraver, Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, and features a portrait of King Louis XVIII on one side and a crowned shield with the French motto "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite" on the other. The coin was never circulated and was instead kept as a pattern or sample, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
