French 1822 20-franc Paris mint

The 1822 French 20 Franc struck at the Paris mint is a true hidden gem for collectors of European gold. Featuring the bare head profile of King Louis XVIII on the obverse and the crowned royal arms on the reverse, this coin represents the restored Bourbon monarchy following the Napoleonic era. What makes the 1822-A issue particularly captivating is its surprisingly low mintage of just 212,733 pieces. Compared to the millions struck in surrounding years, this specific Paris minting was produced in highly restricted numbers, making surviving examples relatively scarce today. It offers a tangible piece of post-revolution French history.