20 Francs, France

20 Francs, France, 1849-1851 obverse image20 Francs, France, 1849-1851 reverse image
20 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1849-1851
  • Period:
    Second Republic (1848-1852)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Inscribed in relief
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
20 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.50-$1220.70

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

20 Francs Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Dans une couronne forme dune branche de laurier gauche et dune branche de chne droite.

Engraver:

Louis Merley

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Tête de Cérès à droite couronnée d'épis entre un faisceau de licteur surmonté d'une main de Justice, le tout sous une étoile à six rais ; signé L.MERLEY. F..

Engraver:

Louis Merley

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Inscribed in relief

20 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE L.MERLEY.F.

Reverse:

LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE 20 FRANCS A 1851

20 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

20 Francs sizes
  • Weight:6.45 g
  • Diameter:21 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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