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Coin 5 Francs Louis XVIII

This 5-franc silver coin, nicknamed "Écu", featuring the effigy of Louis XVIII in a clothed bust, was created following the royal decree of May 10, 1814, during the First Restoration, between May 3, 1814 and March 20, 1815.

Special features:

• A proof version in burnished flan gold, extremely rare, can reach a value of €40,000 in fleur de coin (FDC) quality.
• An edition in silver burnished blank is quoted at €4,500 in FDC condition.
• Some 1814 examples minted in Paris feature a 90° offset reverse, adding to their uniqueness.
• Among the rare coins, the 1814 coin minted in Strasbourg can be estimated at €2,400 in TTB (Very Very Good) quality.

This 5 Franc Ecu coin is composed of 900‰ pure silver, with a total weight of 25 grams.

Coin 5 Francs Louis XVIII

Description of the Coin 5 Francs Louis XVIII

Portrait of Louis XVIII, King of France, dressed in antique style. The inscription "LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE" frames his effigy, underlining his role as a restored sovereign.

The "5 FRANCS" face value is surrounded by a laurel wreath, accompanied by the words "RÈGNE DE LOUIS XVIII", affirming the continuity of the monarchy.

Special features and rarities :

Some specific issues or limited mintages are particularly sought-after by collectors. Prints from provincial workshops, notably those in Pau and Marseille, are among the rarest and most prized.

The 5 Franc Louis XVIII coin is a tangible testimony to the French Restoration. Its elegant design, symbolic weight and historical value make it a sought-after coin for collectors, embodying an era of transition in French history.

Metal: Silver	Desc. pile : Portrait of Louis XVIII, King of France, dressed in antique style
Title: 900 ‰	Desc. face: "5 FRANCS" is encircled by a laurel wreath, accompanied by the words "RÈGNE DE LOUIS XVIII".
Strike: 1814 to 1815	Circulation: 15,959,985
Political authority: First Empire	Special features: -
Weight: 25 g	Workshops: Multiple - Table below
Diameter: 37 mm	Engraver: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier
Country: France	Certificate of authenticity: Yes

Coin 5 Francs Louis XVIII

Year	Contents	Workshop	Number	B*	TB**	TTB***	SUP****	FDC*****
1814A	Epreuve Or Flan Bruni	Paris	Unknown	-	-	-	30 005	80 000
1814A	Flan Bruni	Paris	Unknown	-	-	-	3 500	10 000
1814A	-	Paris	1 465 879*	40	70	160	600	3 000
1814A	R/ 90° offset	Paris	1 485 879*	45	75	180	650	-
1814B	-	Rouen	634 029	45	75	180	650	4 000
1814BB	-	Strasbourg	4 913	900	1 700	3 000	-	-
1814D	-	Lyon	81 859	200	350	700	1 600	-
1814H	-	La Rochelle	46 155	200	350	700	1 600	-
1814I	-	Limoges	1 554 202	40	70	160	600	3 000
1814K	-	Bordeaux	355 411	80	150	280	900	-
1814L	-	Bayonne	1 902 007	40	70	160	600	3 000
1814M	-	Toulouse	2 377 284	40	70	160	600	3 000
1814MA	-	Marseille	98 899	150	250	500	1 500	-
1814Q	-	Perpignan	1 182 318	50	90	200	700	-
1814T	-	Nantes	5 235	650	1 000	2 000	-	-
1814W	-	Lille	104 480	110	200	400	1 000	-
1815A	-	Paris	413 025	50	90	200	750	3 500
1815A	5 sur 4	Paris	413 025	120	250	500	-	-
1815B	-	Rouen	254 199	80	150	280	850	-
1815BB	-	Strasbourg	1551	750	1 300	2 500	-	-
1815D	-	Lyon	7 482	750	1 300	2 500	-	-
1815H	-	La Rochelle	33 740	180	300	700	1 700	-
1815I	-	Limoges	1 739 041*	40	70	160	600	3 000
1815I	5 sur 4	Limoges	1 739 041*	100	180	350	1 000	-
1815K	-	Bordeaux	107 979	100	180	350	1 000	-
1815L	5 sur 4	Bayonne	1 130 245	45	75	180	650	-
1815M	-	Toulouse	1 405 803	60	110	200	600	-
1815M	5 sur 4	Toulouse	1 405 803	120	200	400	1 200	-
1815MA	5 sur 4	Marseille	7 461	1 300	2 500	4 500	-	-
1815Q	-	Perpignan	924 651	60	110	200	600	-
1815Q	5 sur 4	Perpignan	924 651	100	200	400	1 200	-
1815T	-	Nantes	8006	700	1 100	2200	-	-
1815W	-	Lille	114 131	150	280	500	1 300	-
1815L	-	-	1 130 245	100	180	350	1 000	-

State of preservation of silver coins in detail

B* = BEAUTIFUL. Lots of wear but all inscriptions must be legible.

TB** = VERY BEAUTIFUL. Normal wear, all relief and inscriptions must be clear. The coin should not have any dings on the edge or scratches on the blank.

TTB*** = VERY, VERY BEAUTIFUL. Little wear, the relief of the piece should be complete and clear. Clean and flawless.

SUP**** = SUPERB. Near mint condition but with slight traces of circulation. It should still have its original shine. Older pieces may have some oxidation, patina or discoloration.

FDC***** = CORNER FLEU. Perfect condition, showing no signs of circulation. The coin has retained its original shine.

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