© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
500 Francs / 70 Ecus Rene Descartes
1991 year| Platinum (.999) | 20 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 500 Francs = 70 ECU (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Platinum (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#335747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head 3/4 facing
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
70 ECUS
DESCARTES
1991
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Rene Descartes, a renowned French philosopher and mathematician, on one side, and a depiction of his famous statement "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am) on the other. This coin was minted in 1991 to commemorate the 350th anniversary of Descartes' death.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs / 70 Ecus (Rene Descartes) 1991 coin.
