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20 FRANCS GOLD COIN: GENIUS, THIRD REPUBLIC, 1895
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20 FRANCS GOLD COIN: GENIUS, THIRD REPUBLIC, 1895
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
20 FRANCS GOLD COIN: GENIUS, THIRD REPUBLIC, 1895
Obverse: The Genius of Liberty, standing with two very large angel’s wings, writing on a stele resting on a small column. A drape over her left shoulder falls down her body. The Genie stands on a cippus. Behind her, a vertical lictor’s fasces is surmounted by the Hand of Justice. On the right, a cockerel stands on one leg. At the very bottom centre of the coin is the engraver’s signature, Dupré.
Reverse: The French motto: ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraternity’ surrounding a wreath of oak leaves. The coin’s denomination, 20 FRANCS, and the year of issue are inscribed within the wreath.
Weight: 6.4 g
As is
Sold by description
See original version (French)
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