500 Francs / 70 Ecus Rene Descartes, France

Main information

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

$39.00-$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

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n/a

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n/a

Obverse

Description:

Finger pointing to page with stars

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

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Edge

Description:

n/a

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 500 F A. GAL

Reverse:

LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE 70 ECUS DESCARTES 1991

Composition

Platinum (.999)

Size

Weight:20 g
Diameter:31 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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500 Francs / 70 Ecus Rene Descartes, France

Main information

Reference Price

$39.00-$64.94

Coin Design

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Obverse

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