20 Francs - Louis XVIII dressed bust, London

€28,648.00
IssuerFrance
Year1815
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight6.45161 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Thomas Wyon the Younger
In circulation to7 December 1815
Reference(s) F#518, KM#707
Obverse descriptionDressed bust of Louis XVIII to the right, hair tied with a ribbon falling on the neck, wearing the cord of the Order du Saint Esprit.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE.
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of France between two olive branches tied at the base. Denomination around. Below, date between the mints marks, a lily flower and the letter R.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIECE DE 20 FRANCS
EdgeIn the hollow
MintR
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Mintage1815 R - (fr) F. 518/1 - 871 581
Catalog ID9994874720
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