100 Francs Rene Descartes, France

Main information

Country:
France
Years of Minting:
1991
Period:
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Coin Type:
Circulating commemorative coin
Edge:
Smooth
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

$19.95-$64.94

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Head 3/4 facing, date below

Engraver:

Andreas Gal

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Finger pointing on starred paper, denomination below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 100 F A. GAL

Reverse:

LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE DESCARTES 1991

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

Weight:15 g
Diameter:31 mm
Thickness:2.30 mm
Edge:Smooth

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100 Francs Rene Descartes, France

Main information

Reference Price

$19.95-$64.94

Coin Design

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Obverse

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