FRANCE - FRANCE Louis XVIII (1814-1824). 40 francs 1820, A, Paris. Av. LOUIS XVIII KING OF FRANCE. Nude head of Louis XVIII right, below signature MICHAUT F. Rv. Crowned shield of France, between two branches of laurel, and accosted by 40 - F, below (different) (date) (workshop). G.1092 - F.542 - Fr.536; Gold - 12.9 g - 26 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded example! NGC AT 58 (3719933-006). Only 5480 examples struck! The date has not been changed. With a slight wear on the high reliefs and a light golden patina. Superb condition. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.