French 1/4 Franc

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Date:1828

Description:

French silver 1/4 franc, 1828


Diameter 14mm


The obverse features the bust of Charles X (1824-1830) facing left with the inscription 'CHARLES X ROI DE FRANCE', 'Charles X King of France'. Underneath the bust is the name 'Michaut', possibly that of the designer or engraver. The reverse features the Insignia of the Royal House of Bourbon, a shield bearing three fleur-de-lys and with a crown above. To either side is the denomination, '1/4 F' (franc), and the date is below. The anchor, bottom left, is the Privy Mark of the Mint Director of Paris and the letter 'A', bottom right, is the Parisian mintmark.

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M996.1926.67 (66/16917)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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