© 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 Clovis Roi Des Francs
1996 year| Gold (.920) | 17 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#335042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Scene from the baptism of Clovis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE : EGALITE : FRATERNITE
500F
1996
Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1996 500 Francs (Clovis Roi Des Francs) gold coin from France is that it features a unique design that showcases the portrait of Clovis I, also known as Clovis the Great, who was the first king of the Franks to unite all the Frankish tribes and establish the Frankish Empire. This coin was issued to commemorate the 1500th anniversary of Clovis' reign, and its design was created by the French artist, Joaquin Jimenez. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Clovis Roi Des Francs) 1996 coin.
