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Monnaie de Paris · France
French Gold Louis XVIII 20 Francs
0.1867 troy oz — 90% Gold, 10% Coppergolddiscontinued
Restoration era gold coin featuring King Louis XVIII. Same weight and fineness as all French 20 franc gold coins. Minted 1816-1824.
Physical Specifications
| Mass | 6.452 g |
| Troy Ounces | 0.1867 oz |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Purity | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Fineness | 0.9 |
| Density | 17.2 g/cm³ |
| Face Value | 20 FRF |
| Series | Napoleon |
| First Minted | 1816 |
Authentication Reference
Use these values to verify an authentic French Gold Louis XVIII 20 Francs. All tests can be performed with a digital scale, callipers, and the EON ping tester.
Weight
6.452grams
Use a 0.001 g digital scale. Calibrate first with a known object (a €2 coin = 8.50g).
Dimensions
Diameter21mm
Thickness1.3mm
Use plastic callipers (not steel — avoid scratching). Or use the camera tool with a bank card as reference (ISO 7810: 85.60mm × 53.98mm).