1815 French 20 Francs Gold Coin Louis XVIII Uniformed Bust R
The 1815 20 Francs is a French gold coin, minted by the Monnaie de Paris. The weight of the coin is 6.451 grams with a fineness of 900 (21 carat gold), this means it contains 5.806 grams of pure gold. The diameter of the coin is 21 mm. The coin has the mintmark R, indicating it was struck by the Royal Mint, in London. Almost 900,000 20 Franc coins were minted in London with the authorisation of Louis XVIII, so that the English government could pay English soldiers who were going to France to fight against Napoleon. **Obverse:** The obverse of the Louis XVIII 1815 20 French Francs depicts the dressed bust, designed by Pierre-Joseph Tiolier and minted in London by Thomas Wyon. This effigy of Louis XVIII shows his profile pointing to the right. The inscription on the coin reads 'LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE'. **Reverse:** The reverse of the 1815 Gold 20 Francs features a crowned coat of arms with the text 'PIECE DE 20 FRANCS'. The year of issue 1815 and the mint mark are visible at the bottom of the coin.