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20 Francs Pattern
1887 year| - | 2.38 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1887 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Weight | 2.38 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#371019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within circular wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
20
FRANCS
1887
A R
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Francs coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Auguste Cain, and features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a Gallic rooster and the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity).
