France 20 Francs X# 1

1815R
In 1815 the British Government counterfeited a similar French Gold 20 Francs of that year with the bust of Louis XVIII on them. The difference is that the British counterfeits had an 'R' mint mark and unusual reverse legend. They were made to pay the troops, who then could pay for what they wanted in a currency that the locals would accept.

France 20 Francs obverse

France 20 Francs reverse

Specifications

Composition: Gold

Fineness: 0.9000

Weight: 6.4516g

AGW: 0.1867oz

Melt Value: $585.10 (4/1/2025)

Design

Obverse: Bust right

Obverse Legend: Louis XVIII ROI DE FRANCE

Obverse Designer: T. Wyon Jr.

Reverse: Crowned arms in sprays

Reverse Legend: PIECE DE - 20 FRANCS

Notes

Note: Prev. KM#707. Privy mark: Fleur-de-lis.

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Year/Mint
Denom Mintage
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1815R
In 1815 the British Government counterfeited a similar French Gold 20 Francs of that year with the bust of Louis XVIII on them. The difference is that the British counterfeits had an 'R' mint mark and unusual reverse legend. They were made to pay the troops, who then could pay for what they wanted in a currency that the locals would accept.
20 Francs $
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--585.16 ¤-600.001100.00---------------

Melt Value = "¤"

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