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20 Francs

20 Francs - obverse20 Francs - reverse

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Features

Issuer Francja (France)
Period Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1871-1898
Value 20 Francs
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Złoto (.900)
Weight 6.45 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 25 June 1928
Number
N#
3654
References Franc 2014# 533
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
, KM# 825
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Gad 1789# 1063
Éditions Victor Gadoury (publisher). Monnaies françaises (Gadoury). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco (9 volumes).

Obverse

Stojący Geniusz piszący Konstytucję, kogut po prawej, fasces po lewej.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
Dupré

Engraver: Augustin Dupré

Reverse

Nominał nad datą w okrągłym wieńcu.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
20
FRANCS
1895
A

Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey

Edge

Podniesiona krawędźAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: ★ ★★★ ★ DIEU ★ PROTEGE ★ LA ★ FRANCE

20 Francs -  obverse

© Polette (CC BY-NC-SA)

Mint

Mintmark of Monnaie de Paris (A) Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), Francja (864-date)

Marks

Anchor with ring Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1855-1878)
Bee Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1860-1879)
Anchor Jean-Auguste Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1879)
Fasces Jean Lagrange, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1880-1896)
Cornucopia Jean-Louis Ruau, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1880-1891)
Torch Henri-Auguste-Jules Patey, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1896-1930)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1871 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 2 508 494 $ 850 $ 980 $ 1100 Franc 2014# 533/1
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
3%
1874 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 1 284 554 $ 1000 Franc 2014# 533/2
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
4%
1875 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 11 677 031 $ 800 $ 800 $ 800 $ 880 $ 1000 Franc 2014# 533/3
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
13%
1876 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 8 824 658 $ 810 $ 810 $ 840 $ 840 $ 1200 Franc 2014# 533/4
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
20%
1877 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 12 759 057 $ 740 $ 740 $ 790 $ 790 $ 1100 Franc 2014# 533/5
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
23%
1878 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 9 188 600 $ 790 $ 790 $ 800 $ 830 $ 1200 Franc 2014# 533/6
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
19%
1879 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 1 037 522 $ 840 Franc 2014# 533/7
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
(en) Anchor 4%
1879 A Anchor Bee Photo Franc 2014# 533/8
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
(en) Barred anchor 0.8%
1886 A Fasces Cornucopia Photo 984 875 $ 770 $ 870 $ 1000 $ 1100 Franc 2014# 533/9
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
6%
1887 A Fasces Cornucopia Photo 1 231 487 $ 860 $ 860 $ 860 $ 1500 Franc 2014# 533/10
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
6%
1888 A Fasces Cornucopia Photo 27 707 $ 1700 Franc 2014# 533/11
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
0.7%
1889 A Fasces Cornucopia Photo 853 468 $ 790 $ 850 $ 1100 Franc 2014# 533/12
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
5%
1889 A Fasces Cornucopia Photo 100 Franc 2014# 533/13
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
(en) Proof 0.08%
1890 A Fasces Cornucopia Photo 1 030 140 $ 860 $ 870 $ 930 $ 1000 Franc 2014# 533/14
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
5%
1891 A Fasces Cornucopia Photo 871 101 $ 1100 $ 1100 Franc 2014# 533/15
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
4%
1892 A Fasces Photo 225 706 $ 1200 Franc 2014# 533/16
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
2%
1893 A Fasces Photo 2 457 168 $ 810 $ 830 $ 900 $ 900 $ 980 Franc 2014# 533/17
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
11%
1894 A Fasces Photo 490 838 $ 830 $ 830 $ 900 $ 1000 Franc 2014# 533/18
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
4%
1895 A Fasces Photo 5 293 347 $ 820 $ 820 $ 860 $ 860 $ 980 Franc 2014# 533/19
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
17%
1896 A Fasces Photo 5 330 407 $ 860 $ 860 $ 860 $ 860 Franc 2014# 533/20
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
(en) Beam 15%
1896 A Torch $ 1000 Franc 2014# 533/21
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
(fr) torche 1.2%
1897 A Torch Photo 11 068 977 $ 780 $ 780 $ 800 $ 800 $ 1000 Franc 2014# 533/22
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
23%
1898 A Torch Photo 8 866 327 $ 860 $ 860 $ 860 $ 870 $ 1100 Franc 2014# 533/23
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
15%

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Numista Rarity index: 11 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 833.20 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of złoto at 143 531 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual złoto weight: 0.187 oz
Current złoto price: 4464.31 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs
Heritage Auctions
2024 December 29 - 30 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61420
Lot 24468
Internet Archive
29 Dec 2024 1871 A Anchor with ring Bee – Franc 2014# 533/1 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs
Heritage Auctions
2024 August 26 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61400
Lot 22289
Internet Archive
26 Aug 2024 1871 A Anchor with ring Bee – Franc 2014# 533/1 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs
Heritage Auctions
2024 August 26 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61400
Lot 22288
Internet Archive
26 Aug 2024 1871 A Anchor with ring Bee – Franc 2014# 533/1 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs
Heritage Auctions
2020 October 11 The Caranett Collection Part III - Gold Coins of Western Europe & Britain - Including Nine #1 PCGS Registry Sets World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61173
Lot 98258
Internet Archive
11 Oct 2020 1871 A Anchor with ring Bee – Franc 2014# 533/1 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232005
Lot 65284
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2020 1871 A Anchor with ring Bee – Franc 2014# 533/1 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 420.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232536
Lot 61146
Internet Archive
28 Aug 2025 1871 A Anchor with ring Bee – Franc 2014# 533/1 XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs
Heritage Auctions
2024 December 29 - 30 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61420
Lot 24469
Internet Archive
29 Dec 2024 1874 A Anchor with ring Bee – Franc 2014# 533/2 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 752.40
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 10 Spotlight: France World Coins Showcase Auction 61352
Lot 22384
Internet Archive
10 Dec 2023 1874 A Anchor with ring Bee – Franc 2014# 533/2 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 June 11 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61320
Lot 22208
Internet Archive
11 Jun 2023 1874 A Anchor with ring Bee – Franc 2014# 533/2 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2256
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1874 A Anchor with ring Bee – Franc 2014# 533/2 UNC USD 452.43
(EUR 389.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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