FRANCE - FRANCE Louis XVIII (1814-1824). 40 francs 1823, 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.537 ; Gold - 12.86 g - 26 mm - 6 h This is the smallest of the series, with only 161 minted! The wear is slight on the high reliefs and even, with a slight patina. The fields have been brushed. TTB to Superb.