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100 Francs The Scribe Accroupi
1998 year| Gold (.920) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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#89544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The pyramids of Ghizeh and the Sphynx
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRESORS DU NIL
1998
100F
Engraver: Jean-Luc Maréchal
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 100 Francs (The Scribe Accroupi) coin from France, made of Gold (.920) and weighing 17g, has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side depicts a scribe sitting cross-legged, surrounded by ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. This design was inspired by a famous statue of an ancient Egyptian scribe, and it represents the importance of writing and knowledge in ancient Egyptian culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (The Scribe Accroupi) 1998 coin.
