5 Francs Piedfort gold, France

Main information

Country:
France
Years of Minting:
1979
Period:
French Overseas Territory (1958-date)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

$1270.74

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

Reverse

Description:

Kagu bird within sprigs below value.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Liberty sitting on throne, facing left holding lit torch in left hand. Assorted fruit in a cornucopia in bend of right arm.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE I·E· O·M· G.B.BAZOR 1979

Reverse:

5 FRANCS NOUVELLE CALEDONIE

Composition

Gold (.920)

Size

Weight:49 g
Diameter:31 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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5 Francs Piedfort gold, France

Main information

Reference Price

$1270.74

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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Edge

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