1822-A France ½ Franc Louis XVIII Silver Coin (Bourbon Restoration)
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1822-A France ½ Franc Louis XVIII Silver Coin (Bourbon Restoration)
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Brand: Monnaie de Paris
1822-A France ½ Franc Louis XVIII Silver Coin (Bourbon Restoration)
This 1822-A France ½ Franc silver coin was struck during the Bourbon Restoration under King Louis XVIII, a period of political stabilization following the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna. The obverse displays the crowned arms of France flanked by laurel branches and the denomination “½ F”, while the reverse features the dignified portrait of Louis XVIII facing left. These small silver coins circulated through the recovering French economy of the early 1820s, serving both everyday transactions and as symbols of restored monarchical legitimacy. Minted at the Paris Mint (mint mark “A”), they represent a transitional era in French numismatics before the more extensive changes of the July Monarchy. With its classic royal portraiture and heraldic design, this circulated example offers collectors a direct connection to post-Napoleonic European history and an affordable piece of early 19th-century French silver coinage.
Country:
France (Bourbon Restoration)
Composition:
.900 Silver
Denomination:
½ Franc (Demi-Franc)
Mintage:
Approximately 584,262 (1822-A Paris Mint)
Weight:
2.5 grams total (approx. 0.072 oz pure silver)
Dimensions:
Thickness: approx. 1.3 mm; Diameter: 18 mm
Lettering and Edging:
Obverse: Crowned arms, “½ F”, “F”, laurel branches, 1822 A; Reverse: Portrait of Louis XVIII, French legend; Edge: Reeded or plain (typical for series)
Strike Type:
Business strike (circulated)
Variety:
1822-A (Paris Mint) under Louis XVIII
Coin Designer and Design:
Portrait of Louis XVIII (standard for the series); heraldic arms on obverse
Condition - This coin is in circulated condition with visible wear on the portrait and arms, along with toning and surface marks from age and handling. Major design elements remain identifiable. Grade is approximately Fine. - See Pictures
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