French 20 Franc Louis Philippe, like other coins from the era, were frequently melted down after years of circulation and recyled into current issue coinage. Suriving French 20 Franc Louis Philippe populations are very limited with hoards coming available upon rare occassion. Per usual for coins of this era, most surviving specimens are in lightly circulated VF/XF condition with coins retaining the majority of the original coin details, showing typical wear on the high points of the coin, and moderate to strong original coin luster.
Historical note: Louis Philippe ruled France from 1830-1847, his rule coming to an end after economic conditions in France deteriorated leading the French revolution of 1848 and the installment of the Second French Republic. Coinage bearing his visage gave way to the French Ceres coins minted 1849-1851.
| Mintage | |
|---|---|
| Year | Mintage |
| 1830 | 18,355 |
| 1831 | 2,354,355 |
| 1832 | 48,379 |
| 1833 | 393,785 |
| 1834 | 882,593 |
| 1835 | 152,298 |
| 1836 | 149,082 |
| 1837 | 44,721 |
| 1838 | 185,677 |
| 1839 | 1,032,203 |
| 1840 | 2,048,244 |
| 1841 | 617,823 |
| 1842 | 92,266 |
| 1843 | 140,982 |
| 1844 | 136,723 |
| 1845 | 5,921 |
| 1846 | 104,063 |
| 1847 | 284,497 |
| 1848 | 441,112 |
| Total Mintage | 9,133,079 |
VF, XF
1830-1846
.1867 troy ounce
France
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BU, UNC
1848/49, 1871 – 1906
.1867 troy ounce
France
AU, XF
1849-1851
.1867 troy ounce
France
AU, UNC
1852-1870
.1867 troy ounce
France
VF, XF
1814-1815
.1867 troy ounce
France
VF
1802-1815
.1867 troy ounce
France
VF, XF
1824-1830
.1867 troy ounce
France
VF, XF
1816-1824
.1867 troy ounce
France
