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20 Francs
| Silver (.680) | 20 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1929-1939 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.680) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Denomination above date, inscription below, grain columns flank on both sides
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
FRANCS
1937
LIBERTE
EGALITE
FRATERNITE
Translation:
20
FRANCS
1937
LIBERTY
EQUALITY
BROTHERHOOD
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A few types are known.Obverse:
Die 1 - long laurel branches over head.
Die 2 - short laurel branches over head.
Reverse:
1933
Die A - wing privy mark in the middle under C and S in FRANCS. There are 2 styles of 33 in date: A1 - 3 and 3 close, thin; A2 - 3 and 3 far, thick.
Die B - wing privy mark to the right under C and S, more under S in FRANCS. There are 2 styles of 33 in date: B1 - 3 and 3 far, thin, on the same level; B2 - 3 and 3 far, thin the last 3 lower.
Die C - wing privy mark under S in FRANCS, 3 and 3 far.
