1831-A France 5 Francs - Louis Philippe l (Paris Mint)

1831-A France Silver 5 Francs – Louis Philippe I (Paris Mint)

This is a classic silver crown from the July Monarchy period in France, struck at the Paris Mint shortly after Louis Philippe came to power following the 1830 Revolution. These large 5 Francs coins served as major circulation pieces and were important in European trade.

Key Details:

•  Issuer: Kingdom of France (July Monarchy under Louis Philippe I)

•  Mint: Paris (A)

•  Privy Mark: Anchor (along with the “A” mint mark below the date on the reverse)

•  Date: 1831

•  Catalog References: KM#745.1, Gadoury 676, Le Franc 320/1 

•  Composition: .900 silver

•  Weight: 25.00 grams

•  Diameter: 37 mm

•  Obverse: Laureate (wreathed) right-facing bust of Louis Philippe I with the legend LOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANÇAIS (“Louis Philippe I King of the French”). Below the bust truncation: DOMARD F. (engraver Joseph-François Domard).

•  Reverse: Central 5 FRANCS denomination surrounded by an oak leaf wreath. Below: date 1831, mint mark A (Paris), and anchor privy mark.

The design reflects the “Citizen King” image of Louis Philippe — more approachable than previous Bourbon monarchs, with the oak wreath symbolizing strength and the overall style marking the shift after the July Revolution.

Edge Lettering:

DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE (“God Protect France”) — this is the standard raised or incuse (engraved) edge inscription for these coins, depending on the exact variety.

This raw example displays solid circulated details with clear legends, a decent portrait showing hair and wreath definition, and a strong reverse wreath and lettering. Some scattered marks, hairlines, and natural toning consistent with its age and history. A solid representative of this popular type for collectors of French, European, or world silver crowns.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.