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100 Francs La Fayette - Palladium issue
1987 year| Palladium (.900) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Palladium (.900) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
A tree topped by a Phrygian cap bears the motto "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ". This adaptation of a drawing by Michel Durand-Megret is crossed by a band bearing the face value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ
ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
100 F
19 87
Engraver: Michel Durand-Mégret
Comment
Coffret Belle Épreuve Palladium - Bicentenary of the French Revolution Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Francs (La Fayette - Palladium issue) 1987 coin from France is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer who played a significant role in both the American and French Revolutions. The coin's design features a portrait of Lafayette on one side and the French national emblem on the other. The use of palladium as the material for the coin adds to its uniqueness and value, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (La Fayette - Palladium issue) 1987 coin.
