500 Francs (Marquis de Condorcet) 1998 front 500 Francs (Marquis de Condorcet) 1998 back
500 Francs (Marquis de Condorcet) 1998 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

500 Francs Marquis de Condorcet

1998 year
Gold (.920) 17 g -
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
500 Francs (500&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Gold (.920)
Weight
17 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#335169
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Scale

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE
500F
1998

Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1998 500 Francs (Marquis de Condorcet) gold coin from France is that it features an image of the famous French mathematician and philosopher, Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet, who was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment era. He was known for his contributions to mathematics, particularly in the field of calculus, and was also a vocal advocate for human rights and social justice. The coin's design honors his legacy and reflects his contributions to French culture and history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  300 - - - - - -

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