Coin France 1/4 Franc Louis Philippe I - 1844W Lille - Silver

Louis Philippe, also known as the "King of the French," was a member of the junior branch of the Bourbon dynasty. He was the King of the French from 1830 to 1848. Born on October 6, 1773, he was the son of Philippe Égalité (Duke of Orléans) and was known as Louis-Philippe d'Orléans before ascending to the throne.

His accession to the throne followed the July Revolution of 1830, also known as the "Three Glorious Days," which overthrew Charles X and led to the establishment of the July Monarchy. Louis-Philippe was proclaimed King of the French, a title that emphasized some popular and constitutional legitimacy, as opposed to the traditional title of King of France and Navarre.

His reign was under a constitutional monarchy, where power was more limited by a constitution and parliament, and where he was expected to govern as a representative of the people rather than as an absolute monarch. However, over time, his regime became increasingly unpopular due to political and social tensions, leading to unrest in 1848 and his subsequent deposition.

Following the Revolution of 1848, Louis-Philippe abdicated in favor of his grandson and went into exile in England, where he passed away in 1850.

900 Silver
Ø 15.00mm, Weight 1.25g
Gad 355, 355, VF
France
Lille