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½ Franc - Charles X

🇫🇷 France · ½ Franc - Charles X · 1793–1954
Regular
Weight2.5 g
Diameter18 mm
Mintage 554,863 Combined across issues: T cursive under the bust Anchor and C 376,754; T cursive under the bust Vine leaf 21,558; T cursive under the bust Rose 17,872; T cursive under the bust CT monogram 7,820; T cursive under the bust Caduceus 130,859
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver
DesignerAuguste-François Michaut
ReferenceKM# 723
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-8835

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1830 France ½ Franc - Charles X coins were minted?
554,863 were struck (Combined across issues: T cursive under the bust Anchor and C 376,754; T cursive under the bust Vine leaf 21,558; T cursive under the bust Rose 17,872; T cursive under the bust CT monogram 7,820; T cursive under the bust Caduceus 130,859).
What is a 1830 France ½ Franc - Charles X made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 2.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1830 France ½ Franc - Charles X?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1830 France ½ Franc - Charles X a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.