Bidspirit auction | France - 20 Francs 1858

France - 20 Francs 1858 A - Louis-Philippe I - Gold 900, 6.45g, 22mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item According to the price of an ounce of pure gold $2,950, the gold price for this currency is: $550.63Mintage: 16,971,886 coins General Description: Front: The obverse features a left-facing portrait of King Louis-Philippe I, surrounded by the legend “LOUIS-PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANÇAIS” (Louis-Philippe I King of the French). The King's crown and facial details are clearly defined, and the legend is inscribed in a circular pattern around the portrait. Back: The reverse displays the value of the coin, “20 FRANCS, ” with the year “1858” below. Surrounding the central design is a laurel wreath, which symbolizes victory and strength. At the top, the inscription ”EMPEREUR” (Emperor) is present, along with the French mintmark at the bottom. This particular coin, graded VF-XF, displays wear consistent with its age but retains a fine level of detail, especially on the portrait and reverse motifs.