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100 Francs Chaplain's Marianne Bust
2000 year| Gold (.920) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#302805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Marianne.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
J.C.
CHAPLAIN
Translation:
French Republic
Liberty - Equality - Brotherhood
Engraver: Jules-Clément Chaplain
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Francs (Chaplain's Marianne Bust) 2000 gold coin from France is that it features a unique design that was created by the French sculptor and engraver, Joaquim Jimenez. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Marianne, the national personification of France, wearing a Phrygian cap and a flowing robe, while the reverse side features a stylized image of the Chaplain of the French Revolution, Abbé Sieyès. The coin's design is particularly notable for its intricate details and the use of symbolism to represent the ideals of the French Revolution, such as liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 846 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Chaplain's Marianne Bust) 2000 coin.
