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100 Francs Statue of Liberty; Piedfort
1986 year| Gold (.920) | 34 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1986 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#370221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 86 DURAND-MEGRET
Translation: FREEDOM EQUALITY FRATERNITY
Engraver: Michel Durand-Mégret
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs (Statue of Liberty; Piedfort) 1986 from France made of Gold (.920) weighing 34 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, which was a gift from France to the United States. The coin features an image of the Statue of Liberty on one side and the French national emblem on the other. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Statue of Liberty; Piedfort) 1986 coin.
