20 Francs (pattern of Turin) 1929 front 20 Francs (pattern of Turin) 1929 back
20 Francs (pattern of Turin) 1929 photo
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20 Francs pattern of Turin

1929 year
Aluminium bronze 17.75 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1929
Value
20 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
17.75 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30589
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Value and date between vertical wheat ears. Lettering below touching leaves

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
FRANCS
1929
LIBERTE
EGALITE
FRATERNITE
ESSAI

Translation:
Liberty Equality Brotherhood
Trial

Engraver: Pierre Turin

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Francs coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who was also responsible for creating the iconic French coinage designs of the 20th century, including the 20 Franc coin featuring the allegory of the Republic.