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ROYALIST FRANCE (until 1793)
1 Ecu d'or Neuf - 1445
Fr-309 - 3,49 g
This ecu d'or du au briquet was issued during
the reign of Charles VII.( (b1403-d1461). The obverse has the crowned
shield of France Flanked by Fleur cde lis with the Latin legend
+KAROLVS:DEI:GRA:FRANCORVM:REX. The reverse has a
floriated cross with a crownion each angle encircled by the legend
XPS:VINCIT:XPS:REGNAT:XPS:IMPERAT. Struck in Montpellier (fourth dot on obverse and reverse) in 1445 (2nde emission - Duplessy
511a)
1 Ecu d'or du Dauphine - ca 1530
Fr-355 - 3,49 g
This ecu d'or du Daphine was issued during
the reign of Francis I (b1494-d1547). The obverse has the arms of France and the
Dauphine with the Latin legend +FRANCIS:DEI:GRA:FRANCORVM:REX. The reverse has a
floriated cross with a crowned F in two quadrants encircled by the legend
XPS:VINCIT:XPS:REGNAT:XPS:IMPERAT.
1 Louis d'Or - 1788-I
KM-591.7 - 7,65 g
Mintage - 0,036M
The Louis d'Or was a long issued gold coin of royalist France. It is composed of 0,917 fine gold. This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVI (b1765-d1793). His bust is encircled by the Latin legend LUD-XVI-D-G FR-ET-NAV-REX (Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre). Below the bust is the mint director's privy mark of five arrowed fasces (for Louis Naurissart de Forest). The reverse has the crowned shields with the the Latin legend CHRS-REGN-VINC-IMPER, the engraver's privy mark (cross for Jean Baptiste Daniel La Vallee) and the date 1788. Below the shields is the mintmark I for the Limoges mint.
2 Louis d'Or - 1786-B
KM-592.3 - 15,30 g - 28,5 mm
Edge - Engrailed
Mintage
- 0,251M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVI (b1765-d1793). His bust is encircled by the Latin legend LUD-XVI-D-G FR-ET-NAV-REX (Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre). Below the bust is the mint director's privy mark of the lamb of God (Joseph Lambert). The reverse has the crowned shields with the the Latin legend CHRS-REGN-VINC-IMPER , the engraver's privy mark (goat for Nicholas Belin) and the date 1786. Below the shields is the mintmark B for the Rouen mint. This coin shows adjustment marks on both sides. These are file marks where the planchet was overweight and mintworkers filed it down to remove the excess gold
2 Louis d'Or - 1787-D
KM-592.5 - 15,30 g - 28,5 mm
Edge - Engrailed
Mintage
- 1,072M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVI (b1765-d1793). His bust is encircled by the Latin legend LUD-XVI-D-G FR-ET-NAV-REX (Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre). Below the bust is the mint director's privy mark of a bee (Jean-Claude Gabet). The reverse has the crowned shields with the the Latin legend CHRS-REGN-VINC-IMPER , the engraver's privy mark (eagle's head ) and the date 1787. Below the shields is the mintmark D for the Lyon mint.
NAPOLEONIC ERA (1804-1814 and 1815)
40
Francs - AN XI - A
KM-652 - 12,904 g - 26 mm
Mintage
- 0,226M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as First Consul. At the base of the bust is the graveur général's mark the signature Tiolier for Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination 40 FRANCS in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date AN XI (Year 11 - 1803) at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - AN 12 - A - Type 1 As Consul
KM-651 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,988M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as First Consul. At the base of the bust is the graveur général's mark the signature Tiolier for Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date AN 12 (Year 12 - 1804) at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
40
Francs - AN 12 - A - As Consul
KM-652 - 12,904 g - 26 mm
Mintage
- 0,253M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as First Consul. At the base of the bust is the graveur général's mark the signature Tiolier for Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date AN 12 (Year 12 - 1804) at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - AN 12 - A - Type 2 - As Emperor
KM-661
- 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage - 0,428M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor. At the base of the bust is the graveur général's mark the signature Tiolier for Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date AN 12 (Year 12 - 1804) at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left. Ironically, Bonaparte retained the French Republic after he was crowned Emperor (for a while).
20
Francs - AN 13 - A
KM-663.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,519M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor. At the base of the bust is the graveur général's mark the signature Tiolier for Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date AN 13 (Year 13 - 1805) at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
40
Francs - AN 13 - A
KM-664.1 - 12,904 g - 26 mm
Mintage - 0,252M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor. At the base of the bust is the graveur général's mark the signature Tiolier for Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date AN 13 (Year 13 - 1805) at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - AN 14 - A
KM-663.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,148M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor. At the base of the bust is the graveur général's mark the signature Tiolier for Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date AN 14 (Year 14 - 1806) at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
40
Francs - AN 14 - A
KM-664.1
- 12,904 g
Edge - DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
Mintage - 0,121M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor. At the base of the bust is the graveur général's mark the signature Tiolier for Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date AN 14 (Year 14 - 1806) at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1806 - A
KM-674.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,964M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the bare bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the graveur général's mark the initials Tr for Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date 1806 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1806 - U
KM-674.5
- 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage - 0,017M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the bare bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the graveur général's mark the initials Tr for Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date 1806 at the bottom with the mintmark U to the right (for the Turin Italy mint) and the heart privy mark to the left.
40
Francs - 1806 - A
KM-675.1
- 12,904 g - 26 mm
Mintage - 0,196M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821)as Emperor with the bare bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the initials Tr for Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination 40 FRANCS in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date 1806 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
40 Francs - 1806 - U
KM-675.5
- 12,904 g
Mintage - 0,059M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the bare bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the initials Tr for Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination 40 FRANCS in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date 1806 at the bottom with the mintmark U to the right (for the Turin mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1807 - A
KM-674.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage - 0,826M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821)as Emperor with the bare bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the initials Tr for Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date 1807 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1808 - A
KM-A687.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 1,450M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date 1808 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1808 - M
KM-687.3 - 6,452 g - 21mm
Mintage
- 0,022M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date 1808 at the bottom with the mintmark M to the right (for the Toulouse mint) and the monogram privy mark to the left.
40 Francs - 1808 - A
KM-688.1 - 12,904 g - 26 mm
Mintage
- 0,044M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre 40 FRANCS encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date 1808 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
40
Francs - 1808 - H
KM-688.2 - 12,904 g - 26 mm
Mintage - 0,012M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre 40 FRANCS encircled by a wreath and the French legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic) with the date 1808 at the bottom with the mintmark H to the right (for the La Rochelle mint) and the monogrammed privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1809 - A
KM-695.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,688M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1809 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left. This was the first year that Bonaparte used the legend for the Empire.
20
Francs - 1810 - A
KM-695.1
- 6,452 g
Mintage - 1,936M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821)as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1810 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1810 - K
KM-695.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,015M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1810 at the bottom with the mintmark K to the right (for the Bordeaux mint) and the leaf privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1811 - A
KM-695.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 3,705M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821)as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1811 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
40
Francs - 1811 - A
KM-696.1 - 12,904 g - 26 mm
Mintage
- 1,262M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1811 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
40
Francs - 1811 - A
KM-696.1 - 12,904 g - 26 mm
Mintage -
1,262M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1811 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left. The die cutter first added the cock privy mark to the right side where the mintmark was to go. He then stamped the "A" over the cock. The inset picture shows the A/cock in magnified form.
20
Francs - 1812 - A
KM-695.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 3,072M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1812 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1812 - W
KM-695.10 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,346M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1812 at the bottom with the mintmark W to the right (for the Lille mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1813 - A
KM-695.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage - 2,798M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1813 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1813 - FLAG
KM-695.11 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,090M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1813 at the bottom with the mintmark of a flag to the right (for the Utrecht Holland mint) and the fish privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1814 - A
KM-695.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,328M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1814 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left. Bonaparte was defeated by the Allies in 1814 and exiled to Elba Island.
20
Francs - 1815 - A
KM-705.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,436M
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1815 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left. This was issued in the One Hundred Days, after Bonaparte escaped from Elba, returned to Paris, but was defeated at Waterloo.
20
Francs - 1815 - W
KM-705.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage - 9.369
This coin's obverse pictures Napoleon Bonaparte (b1769-d1821) as Emperor with the laureated bust. At the base of the bust is the name DROZ. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the denomination in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend EMPIRE FRANÇAIS (French Empire) with the date 1815 at the bottom with the mintmark W to the right (for the Lille mint) and the caduceus privy mark to the left. This was issued in the One Hundred Days, after Bonaparte escaped from Elba, returned to Paris, but was defeated at Waterloo.
RESTORATION OF THE KINGDOM (1814 and 1815-1848)
20
Francs - 1814 - A
KM-706.1
- 6,452 g
Mintage - 2,684M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVIII (b1755-d1824). Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend PIECE DE 20 FRANCS (20 Francs piece) with the date 1814 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left. Louis was restored by the Allies but was removed upon Bonaparte's return to Paris.
20
Francs - 1814 - Q
KM-706.5
- 6,452 g
Mintage - 0,029M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVIII (b1755-d1824). LOUIS XVIII is to the left of the bust and ROI DE FRANCE (King of France) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name TIOLIER. and a horse's head. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend PIECE DE 20 FRANCS (20 Francs piece) with the date 1814 at the bottom with the mintmark Q to the right (for the London mint) and the grape bunch privy mark to the left. Louis was restored by the Allies but was removed upon Bonaparte's return to Paris.
20 Francs - 1815 - A
KM-706.1 - 6,452 g
Mintage - 2,683M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVIII (b1755-d1824). Below the base of the bust is the the signature Tiolier for the graveur général Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend PIECE DE 20 FRANCS (20 Francs piece) with the date 1815 at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left. Louis was restored by the Allies but was removed upon Bonaparte's return to Paris.
20
Francs - 1815 - L
KM-706.4
- 6,452 g
Mintage - 0,034M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVIII (b1755-d1824). Below the base of the bust is the the signature Tiolier for the graveur général Pierre Joseph Tiolier. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend PIECE DE 20 FRANCS (20 Francs piece) with the date 1815 at the bottom with the mintmark L to the right (for the Bayonne mint) and the flower privy mark to the left. Louis was restored by the Allies but was removed upon Bonaparte's return to Paris.
20
Francs - 1815 - Q
KM-706.5
- 6,452 g
Mintage - 0,039M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVIII (b1755-d1824). LOUIS XVIII is to the left of the bust and ROI DE FRANCE (King of France) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name TIOLIER. and a horse's head. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend PIECE DE 20 FRANCS (20 Francs piece) with the date 1815 at the bottom with the mintmark Q to the right (for the London mint) and the grape bunch privy mark to the left. Louis was restored by the Allies but was removed upon Bonaparte's return to Paris.
20
Francs - 1815 - R
KM-707 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage - 0,872M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVIII (b1755-d1824). Below the base of the bust is the engraver's mark the signature Tiolier. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath and the French legend PIECE DE 20 FRANCS (20 Francs piece) with the date 1815 at the bottom with the mintmark R to the right (for the London mint) and the fleur-de-lis privy mark to the left. Louis was restored by the Allies but was removed upon Bonaparte's return to Paris.
20
Francs - 1817 - Q
KM-712.7
- 6,452 g
Mintage - 0,097M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVIII (b1755-d1824). LOUIS XVIII is to the left of the bust and ROI DE FRANCE (King of France) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name MICHAUT F. and a horse's head. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath with the denomination 20 F to the right and left of the arms. The date 1817 is at the bottom with the mintmark Q to the right (for the Perpignan mint) and the grape bunch privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1818 - Q
KM-712.7
- 6,452 g
Mintage - 0,025M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVIII (b1755-d1824). LOUIS XVIII is to the left of the bust and ROI DE FRANCE (King of France) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name MICHAUT F. and a horse's head. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath with the denomination 20 F to the right and left of the arms. The date 1818 is at the bottom with the mintmark Q to the right (for the Perpignan mint) and the grape bunch privy mark to the left.
40
Francs - 1818 - W
KM-713.6
- 12,904 g
Mintage - 0,353M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVIII (b1755-d1824). LOUIS XVIII is to the left of the bust and ROI DE FRANCE (King of France) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name MICHAUT F. and a horse's head. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath with the denomination 40 F to the right and left of the arms. The date 1818 is at the bottom with the mintmark W to the right (for the Lille mint) and the caduceus bunch privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1819 - A
KM-712.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 2,350M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVIII (b1755-d1824). LOUIS XVIII is to the left of the bust and ROI DE FRANCE (King of France) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name MICHAUT F. and a horse's head. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath with the denomination 20 F to the right and left of the arms. The date 1819 is at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1824 - A
KM-712.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 1,510M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis XVIII (b1755-d1824). LOUIS XVIII is to the left of the bust and ROI DE FRANCE (King of France) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name MICHAUT F. and a horse's head. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath with the denomination 20 F to the right and left of the arms. The date 1824 is at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the cock privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1825 - A
KM-726.1
- 6,452 g
Mintage - 0,664M
This coin's obverse pictures King Charles X (b1757-d1836). CHARLES X is to the left of the bust and ROI DE FRANCE (King of France) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name MICHAUT and a script T for the graveur général Nicolas Pierre Tiolier. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath with the denomination 20 F to the right and left of the arms. The date 1825 is at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the anchor privy mark to the left.
40
Francs - 1830 - A
KM-721.1 - 12,904 g - 26 mm
Mintage - 0,354M
This coin's obverse pictures King Charles X (b1757-d1836). CHARLES X is to the left of the bust and ROI DE FRANCE (King of France) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name MICHAUT and a script T for the graveur général Nicolas Pierre Tiolier. The reverse has the crowned royal arms in the centre encircled by a wreath with the denomination 20 F to the right and left of the arms. The date 1825 is at the bottom with the mintmark A to the right (for the Paris mint) and the anchor privy mark to the left.
20
Francs - 1831 - A - Incused Edge
KM-739.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 2,162M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis Philippe I (b1773-d1850). LOUIS PHILIPPE I is to the left of the bust and ROI DES FRANÇAIS (King of the French) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name DOMARD F. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS the anchor privy mark and mint mark A (for the Paris mint) and the date 1831 in the centre encircled by a wreath.
20
Francs - 1831 - A - Raised Edge
KM-746.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 2,182M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis Philippe I (b1773-d1850). LOUIS PHILIPPE I is to the left of the bust and ROI DES FRANÇAIS (King of the French) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name DOMARD F. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS, the anchor privy mark and mint mark A (for the Paris mint) and the date 1831 in the centre encircled by a wreath.
20
Francs - 1833 - B
KM-750.2 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,155M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis Philippe I (b1773-d1850). LOUIS PHILIPPE I is to the left of the bust and ROI DES FRANÇAIS (King of the French) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name DOMARD F. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS and the date 1833 in the centre encircled by a wreath. The mintmark B is to the lower right (for the Rouen mint) and the Lamb of God privy mark to the lower left with a star at the bottom centre.
40
Francs - 1835 - A
KM-750.1 - 12,904 g - 26 mm
Mintage
- 0,036M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis Philippe I (b1773-d1850). LOUIS PHILIPPE I is to the left of the bust and ROI DES FRANÇAIS (King of the French) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name DOMARD F. The reverse has the denomination 40 FRANCS and the date 1835 in the centre encircled by a wreath. The mintmark A is to the lower right (for the Paris mint) and the anchor privy mark to the lower left with a star at the bottom centre.
20
Francs - 1840 - A
KM-750.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 2,045M
This coin's obverse pictures King Louis Philippe I (b1773-d1850). LOUIS PHILIPPE I is to the left of the bust and ROI DES FRANÇAIS (King of the French) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name DOMARD F. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS and the date 1840 in the centre encircled by a wreath. The mintmark A is to the lower right (for the Paris mint) and the anchor privy mark to the lower left with a star at the bottom centre.
FIRST REPUBLIC (1848 -1851)
20
Francs - 1848 - A
KM-757 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 1,543M
This coin's obverse pictures an allegorical figure representing the Law. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE surrounds the top of the figure. Below the base of the figure is the engraver's name Dupre. A fasces is to the left of that and the Gallic cock is to the right. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS and the date 1848 in the centre encircled by a wreath which, in turn, is encircled by the motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) is below the wreath. Privy marks of a dog's head are to the left and a hand to the right at the stems of the wreath.
10
Francs - 1851 - A
KM-770 - 3,226 g - 16,5 mm
Edge - Reeded
Mintage
- 3,115M
This coin's obverse pictures Ceres. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE surrounds the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name L. MERLEY F. A fasces is to the left of that and a leafy branch is to the right. The reverse has the denomination 10 FRANCS in the centre encircled by a wreath which, in turn, is encircled by the motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) above the date 1851 is below the wreath. Privy marks of a dog's head are to the left and a hand to the right at the stems of the wreath.
20
Francs - 1850 - A
KM-762 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 3,964M
This coin's obverse pictures Ceres. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE surrounds the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name L. MERLEY F. A fasces is to the left of that and a leafy branch is to the right. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS in the centre encircled by a wreath which, in turn, is encircled by the motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) above the date 1850 is below the wreath. Privy marks of a dog's head are to the left and a hand to the right at the stems of the wreath.
20
Francs - 1851 - A
KM-762 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 12,704M
This coin's obverse pictures Ceres. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE surrounds the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name L. MERLEY F. A fasces is to the left of that and a leafy branch is to the right. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS in the centre encircled by a wreath which, in turn, is encircled by the motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) above the date 1851 is below the wreath. Privy marks of a dog's head are to the left and a hand to the right at the stems of the wreath.
NAPOLEON III (1852 -1870)
20
Francs - 1852 - A
KM-774 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 10,494M
This coin's obverse pictures President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (b1808-d1873) (nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte). His name surrounds the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name BARRE. Privy marks of a torch is to the left of that and an anchor is to the right. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS and the date 1852 in the centre encircled by a wreath which, in turn, is encircled by the motto REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) is below the wreath.
20
Francs - 1854 - A
KM-774 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 23,486M
This coin's obverse pictures President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (b1808-d1873) (nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte). His name surrounds the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name BARRE. Privy marks of a torch is to the left of that and an anchor is to the right. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS and the date 1854 in the centre encircled by a wreath which, in turn, is encircled by the motto REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) is below the wreath.
5 Francs - 1856-A
KM-787.1 - 1,613 g - 16 mm
Mintage
- 2,956M
This coin's obverse pictures Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy marks of a bee and an anchor to the left and right, respectively. The reverse has the denomination 5 FRANCS and the date 1856 in the centre encircled by a wreath. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the wreath at the top. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) is below the wreath.
5
Francs - 1860 -BB
KM-787.2 - 1,613 g - 16 mm
Mintage
- 2,022M
This coin's obverse pictures Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy marks of a bee and an anchor to the left and right, respectively. The reverse has the denomination 5 FRANCS and the date 1860 in the centre encircled by a wreath. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the wreath at the top. The mintmark BB (for the Strasbourg mint) is below the wreath.
20
Francs - 1855 -A
KM-781.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 16,595M
This coin's obverse pictures Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy marks of a hand and an anchor to the left and right, respectively. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS and the date 1855 in the centre encircled by a wreath. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the wreath at the top. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) is below the wreath.
20
Francs - 1855 -D
KM-781.3 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,045M
This coin's obverse pictures Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy marks of a lion and an anchor to the left and right, respectively. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS and the date 1855 in the centre encircled by a wreath. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the wreath at the top. The mintmark D (for the Lyon mint) is below the wreath.
20
Francs - 1859 -A
KM-781.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage - 20,295M
This coin's obverse pictures Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy marks of a hand and an anchor to the left and right, respecively. The reverse has the denomination and the date 1859 in the centre encircled by a wreath. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the wreath at the top. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) is below the wreath.
20
Francs - 1860 -BB
KM-781.2 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 5,727M
This coin's obverse pictures Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy marks of a hand and an anchor to the left and right, respectively. The reverse has the denomination 20 FRANCS and the date 1860 in the centre encircled by a wreath. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the wreath at the top. The mintmark BB (for the Strasbourg mint) is below the wreath.
10
Francs - 1857 - A
KM-784.3 - 3,226 g - 19 mm
Mintage
- 14.498M
This coin's obverse pictures the bareheaded Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy marks of a hand and an anchor to the left and right, respectively. The reverse has the denomination and the date 1857 in the centre encircled by a wreath. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the wreath at the top. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) is below the wreat
50 Francs - 1855 - A
KM-785.1 - 16,129 g - 29 mm
Mintage - 0,152M
This coin's obverse pictures the bareheaded Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy marks of a hand and an anchor to the left and right, respectively. The reverse has the crowned imperial arms. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the arms at the top. the denomination 50 FR flanks the arms and the date 1855 is below with the mintmark A (for the Paris mint) to the left and anchor privy mark to the right.
50 Francs - 1857 - A
KM-785.1 - 16,129 g - 29 mm
Mintage - 0,320M
This coin's obverse pictures the bareheaded Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy marks of a hand and an anchor to the left and right, respectively. The reverse has the crowned imperial arms. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the arms at the top. the denomination 50 FR flanks the arms and the date 1857 is below with the mintmark A (for the Paris mint) to the left and anchor privy mark to the right.
100
Francs - 1859 - A
KM-786.1 - 32,258 g - 34 mm
Mintage
- 0,0223M
This coin's obverse pictures the bareheaded Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy mark of a hand above. The reverse has the crowned imperial arms. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the arms at the top. the denomination 100 FRs flanks the arms and the date 1859 is below with the mintmark A (for the Paris mint) to the left and anchor privy mark to the right.
5
Francs - 1867 - A
KM-803.1 - 1,613 g - 16 mm
Mintage
- 1,006M
This coin's obverse pictures a laureate bust of Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy mark of a bee to the left and an anchor top the right. The reverse has the denomination 5 FRANCS and the date 1867 in the centre encircled by a wreath. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the wreath at the top. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) is below the wreath.
10 Francs - 1865 - A
KM-800.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 1,673M
This coin's obverse pictures a laureate bust of Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy mark of a hand above. The reverse has the denomination 10 FRANCS and the date 1865 in the centre encircled by a wreath. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the wreath at the top. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) is below the wreath.
10
Francs - 1866 - BB
KM-800.2 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 4,516M
This coin's obverse pictures a laureate bust of Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy mark of a hand above. The reverse has the denomination 10 FRANCS and the date 1867 in the centre encircled by a wreath. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the wreath at the top. The mintmark BB (for the Strasbourg mint) is below the wreath.
20
Francs - 1867 - BB
KM-801.2 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 4,516M
This coin's obverse pictures a laureate bust of Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy mark of a hand above. The reverse has the crowned imperial arms. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the arms at the top. the denomination flanks the arms and the date 1867 is below with the mintmark BB (for the Strasbourg mint) to the left and cross privy mark to the right.
20
Francs - 1870 - A
KM-801.1 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 0,865M
This coin's obverse pictures a laureate bust of Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy mark of a hand above. The reverse has the crowned imperial arms. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the arms at the top. the denomination 20 FR flanks the arms and the date 1859 is below with the mintmark A (for the Paris mint) to the left and anchor privy mark to the right. This was the final year for Napoleon III coinage as he was ousted after the defeat in the Franco-Prussian War.
20
Francs - 1870 - BB
KM-801.2 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 1,853M
This coin's obverse pictures a laureate bust of Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy mark of a cross above. The reverse has the crowned imperial arms. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the arms at the top. the denomination 20 FR flanks the arms and the date 1859 is below with the mintmark BB (for the Strasbourg mint) to the left and anchor privy mark to the right. This was the final year for Napoleon III coinage as he was ousted after the defeat in the Franco-Prussian War.
50
Francs - 1866 - A
KM-804.1 - 16,129 g - 29 mm
Edge - Lettered DIEU PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE ****
Mintage
-
This coin's obverse pictures a laureate bust of Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy mark of a hand above. The reverse has the crowned imperial arms. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the arms at the top. the denomination 50 FR flanks the arms and the date 1866 is below with the mintmark A (for the Paris mint) to the left and anchor privy mark to the right.
100
Francs - 1869 - A
KM-802.1 - 32,258 g - 34 mm
Edge - Lettered DIEU * PROTEGE*LA * FRANCE ****
This coin's obverse pictures a laureate bust of Emperor Napoleon III (b1808-d1873). NAPOLEON III is to the left of the bust and EMPEREUR (Emperor) to the right of the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name Barre with privy mark of a hand above. The reverse has the crowned imperial arms. EMPIRE FRANÇAIS surrounds the arms at the top. the denomination 100 FR flanks the arms and the date 1869 is below with the mintmark A (for the Paris mint) to the left and anchor privy mark to the right.
THE SECOND REPUBLIC (1871 -1939)
100
Francs - 1879 - A
KM-832
- 32.258 g
Mintage - 0,039M
This coin's obverse pictures Genius writing the Constitution n a slab on a pedestal. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE surrounds the figure at the top. Fasces are to the left and a cock is to he right. Below the base of the figure is the engraver's signature Dupre. The reverse has the denomination and the date 1879 in the centre encircled by a wreath which is, in turn, encircled by the motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The mintmark A is at the bottom (for the Paris mint) and the bee and anchor privy marks to the left and right, respectively.
20
Francs - 1897 - A
KM-825
- 6,452 g
Mintage - 11,069M
This coin's obverse pictures Genius writing the Constitution n a slab on a pedestal. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE surrounds the figure at the top. Fasces are to the left and a cock is to he right. Below the base of the figure is the engraver's signature Dupre The reverse has the denomination and the date 1879 in the centre encircled by a wreath which is, in turn, encircled by the motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The mintmark A is at the bottom (for the Paris mint) and a hand and torch privy marks to the left and right, respectively.
10
Francs - 1899 - A
KM-830 - 3,23 g - 19 mm
Edge - Reeded
Mintage - 1,600M
This coin's obverse pictures Ceres. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE surrounds the bust. Below the base of the bust is the engraver's name L. MERLEY. A fasces is to the left of that and a leafy branch is to the right. The reverse has the denomination 10 FRANCS in the centre encircled by a wreath which, in turn, is encircled by the motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The mintmark A (for the Paris mint) above the date 1899 is below the wreath. Privy marks of a sword are to the left and a torch to the right at the stems of the wreath.
10
Francs - 1911
KM-846 - 3.23 g - 19 mm
Mintage - 1,881M
This coin's obverse pictures the bust of Ceres. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE surrounds the figure at the sides. The reverse has the Gallic cock encircled by the motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The denomination 10 Fcs flanks the cock's legs. The date 19112 is at the bottom and is flanked by the privy marks of a torch and a cornucopia. The edge lettering on this coin reads DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE.
20
Francs - 1906
KM-847 - 6,452 g 0 21 mm
Mintage
- 14,613M
This coin's obverse pictures the bust of Ceres. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE surrounds the figure at the sides. The reverse has the Gallic cock encircled by the motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The denomination flanks the cock's legs. The date 1906 is at the bottom and is flanked by the privy marks of a torch and a cornucopia. The edge lettering on this coin reads DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE.
20 Francs - 1911
KM-857 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 5,346M
This coin's obverse pictures the bust of Ceres. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE surrounds the figure at the sides. The reverse has the Gallic cock encircled by the motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The denomination 10 Fcs flanks the cock's legs. The date 1912 is at the bottom and is flanked by the privy marks of a torch and a cornucopia. The edge lettering on this coin reads LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE.
20
Francs - 1912
KM-857 - 6,452 g - 21 mm
Mintage
- 10,332M
This coin's obverse pictures the bust of Ceres. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE surrounds the figure at the sides. The reverse has the Gallic cock encircled by the motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The denomination 10 Fcs flanks the cock's legs. The date 1912 is at the bottom and is flanked by the privy marks of a torch and a cornucopia. The edge lettering on this coin reads LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE.
THE FIFTH REPUBLIC (1959 - Current)
100
Francs - 1986 - Platinum
KM-960c -20,00 g -31 mm
Edge - Smooth
Mintage
- 5.000
This NCLT "coin" commemorates the centenary of the donation of the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886. Special proof editions were minted in Gold, Platinum, and Palladium. This is one of the 9.500 minted in pure Platinum. The obverse features a facing Miss Liberty to the right the dates 1886-1986 and the country's name REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE below. The reverse has a stylized tree with the body being a Liberty Cap and the French national motto LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. The denomination 100 F is below with the date 1986 and privy marks flanking the trunk. To the right is the small legend DURAND, MEGRET.
100
Francs - 1986 - Gold
KM-960b -17,00 g -31 mm
Edge - Smooth
Mintage
- 13.000
This NCLT "coin" commemorates the centenary of the donation of the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886. Special proof editions were minted in Gold, Platinum, and Palladium. This is one of the 30.00 minted in Gold. The obverse features a facing Miss Liberty to the right the dates 1886-1986 and the country's name REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE below. The reverse has a stylized tree with the body being a Liberty Cap and the French national motto LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. The denomination 100 F is below with the date 1986 and privy marks flanking the trunk. To the right is the small legend DURAND, MEGRET.
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