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| French Gold Coins 20 Francs Gold Coin of 1814, Uniformed bust of Louis XVIII |
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| French Gold Coins 20 Francs Gold Coin of 1814 |
France 20 Francs gold coin, also known as "Uniformed Bust" type renered by Michael Tiolier. This is the first year of this two year type, which was issued for Louis XVIII´s 1st restoration (1814-1815). This gold coin is solid investment with great historical importance.
Obverse: Uniformed bust of Louis XVIII right. Engraver´s name (Tiolier) at bust´s base.
Legend: LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE.
Reverse: Crowned french shield with three lis flanked by olive branches.
Legend: PIECE DE 20 FRANCS. (cock) 1814 (A)
Mint Place: Paris (A)
Engraver: Michael Tiolier
Denomination: 20 Francs ("Uniformed Bust") - First Restoration
References: Friedberg 525, Gadoury 1026, Mazard 655, Schlumberger 107., KM-706.1. R!
Weight: 6.43 gram of Gold (.900) .1867 oz ASW
Diameter: 21 mm
Following the ousting of Napoleon I of France in 1814, the Allies restored the Bourbon Dynasty to the French throne. The ensuing period is called the Restoration, following French usage, and is characterized by a sharp conservative reaction and the re-establishment of the Roman Catholic Church as a power in French politics.