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By 1812, France dominated most of Europe under the leadership
of Napoleon.  Soon
after, he lost many of his political supporters and abdicated
the throne in April 1814. The following year,
Louis XVI's brother returned from Brussels to rule as King
Louis XVIII. When Napoleon regained control of France,
it became known as the Hundred Days. Louis XVIII fled
to Belgium during this time and returned to France after the
defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. He then
established a constitutional monarchy, but after 1820 he was
increasingly dominated by the ultraroyalists. After
Louis XVII'sI death in 1824, his younger brother, Charles
X, the favorite of the ultraroyalists, ascended the throne.
The French Louis XVIII 20 Franc coin comes from a great historic
time period. It depicts one of the great leaders of
the early 19th century.
Historic Events
During King Louis XVIII's Reign
1814 - Napoleon
loses throne and Louis XVIII becomes king.
1815 - The Battle
of Waterloo.
1816 - Mary Shelly
begins Frankenstein.
1817 - Allegra
Byron born to Byron and Claire Clairmont.
1818 - Thomas Blundell
makes attempt at blood transfusion.
1819 - Oersted
publishes book on electricity and magnetism.
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20 Franc
| MINTED: |
1814 - 1824 |
| WEIGHT: |
.1867 |
| FINENESS: |
.900 gold |
| DIAMETER: |
21 mm |
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Coin:
Louis 18th
Price:
N/A
Grade: XF
Description: French 1814-1824
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