© CGB
© CGB
5 Francs - Louis XVIII pattern of Andrieu
1815 year| Bronze | 26.41 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.41 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield of France crowned between two laurel branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIECE DE CINQ FRANCS.
1815 A
Translation: Five franc coin
Engraver: Andrieu F.
Edge
Plain
Comment
VG2440 var: Single-sided obverse test
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Andrieu, and features a portrait of King Louis XVIII on the obverse side, with the reverse side depicting a wreath surrounding the denomination and year of issue. The coin was minted in 1815, during the brief restoration of the Bourbon monarchy following the downfall of Napoleon's Empire. Despite being a pattern coin, it was never officially issued or circulated, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
