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100 Francs La Fayette Piedfort; BU
1987 year| Silver (.900) | 30 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 4.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#81919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
A tree surmounted by a Phrygian cap has for foliage 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
100F
19 87 DURAND-MEGRET
Engraver: Michel Durand-Mégret
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Francs La Fayette coin was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. Pétel. Pétel was a prominent artist during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work can be found in various museums and collections around the world. The coin's design features a portrait of Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. The coin's reverse side depicts an allegorical scene of a woman representing France, surrounded by symbols of liberty and justice. The Pattern 100 Francs La Fayette coin was minted in 1987 as a proof coin, meaning that it was struck multiple times to create a highly detailed and polished finish. It is made of silver (.900) and weighs 30 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Piedfort; BU) 1987 coin.
