1818-W Gold France 20 Franc Louis XVIII Coin NGC AU Details

1818-W Gold France 20 Franc Louis XVIII Coin NGC AU Details

This 1818-W France Louis XVIII 20 Francs Gold Coin contains .1867 troy oz of gold as well as measures 21 mm in diameter and 1.3 mm in thickness. 

Louis XVIII was a king with a somehow troubled reign. He was vanquished by Napoleon Bonaparte after escaping from his island prison on Elba. Fortunately for him, Napoleon had a short and not so glorious comeback so in 1815 King Ludwig XVIII returned on the throne of France and a year from his return, in 1816, began minting the 20 Francs Louis XVIII gold coin.

He is as famous as the gold coin on which his portrait appears for wanting to royalty and the public closer together. He is also the last French monarch to reign until his death. Being minted under the denomination of 20 Francs, the 20 Francs Ludwig XVIII gold coin has the same set of characteristics as the other gold coins minted in this denomination, the only difference being the periods in which they were produced.

The obverse depicts a portrait of Louis XVIII facing to the right, with  "LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE·" engraved around the rim. Below the portrait "MICHAUT. F" is engraved and a horse head is located below that. The reverse displays a crowned shield with 20 to the left and "F" to right. Laurel branches encircle the crowned shield with the date (1818) and the mint mark (W) below.

The coin's face value, along with its amazing appearance, makes it a great option for both collectors and investors. Like all of our other gold coins, this one is guaranteed to be 100% authentic. Item will be wrapped and packaged safely for delivery.

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