20 Francs, France

Main information

Country:
France
Years of Minting:
1871-1898
Period:
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Embossed edge
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
(A) Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

$491.30-$625.00

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

Reverse

Description:

Denomination above date within circular wreath.

Engraver:

Henri-Auguste Patey

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Standing Genius writing the Constitution, rooster at right, fasces at left.

Engraver:

Augustin Dupré

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Embossed edge

Obverse:

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Dupré

Reverse:

LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 20 FRANCS 1896 A

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

Weight:6.45 g
Diameter:21 mm
Thickness:1.3 mm
Edge:n/a

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20 Francs, France

Main information

Reference Price

$491.30-$625.00

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

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Obverse

Description:

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Edge

Description:

Lettering

Physical Feature

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