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100 Francs La Fayette Piedfort; Proof
1987 year| Silver (.950) | 30 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 100 Francs 100 FRF = USD 17 |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 4.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#425325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Liberty cap over inscription above denomination, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ
ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
100F
19 87 DURAND-MEGRET
PIEDFORT
Engraver: Michel Durand-Mégret
Edge
Plain
Comment
Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette (Marquis de La Fayette) was born in 1757, died in 1834.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Francs La Fayette (Piedfort; Proof) 1987 coin from France is that it features an image of the Statue of Liberty on its reverse side, which was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States in 1886. The coin's design was created by French sculptor Auguste Cain and was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military officer who fought alongside American forces during the American Revolutionary War.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Proof) 1987 coin.
