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20 Francs
| Gold (.900) | 6.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1871-1898 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within circular wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
20
FRANCS
1896
A
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Embossed edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: ★ ★★★ ★ DIEU ★ PROTEGE ★ LA ★ FRANCE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs 1871-1898 coin from France is that it was minted during a time when France was transitioning from a monarchy to a republic. The coin features an image of the French Republic's symbol, a woman wearing a Phrygian cap, on the obverse side, and the reverse side features the denomination and the country's motto, "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité." This coin was also minted during a time of economic and political change in France, as the country was experiencing rapid industrialization and the establishment of a new government.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 A | 2508494 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 A | 1284554 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 A | 11677031 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 A | 8824658 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 A | 12759057 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 A | 9188600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 A | 1037522 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 A | 984875 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 A | 1231487 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 A | 27707 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 A | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 A | 1030140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 A | 871101 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 A | 225706 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 A | 2457168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 A | 490838 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 A | 5293347 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 A | 5330407 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 A | 11068977 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 A | 8866327 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs 1871-1898 coin.
