Description
The French 20 Franc. The issues which are categorised as bullion are usually from around the reign of Napoleon III ( 1852 -1870) onwards.
Second French Republic, Ceres Ð 1849-51 Ð Obverse Ceres, the Roman god of Agriculture. Reverse Laurel wreath surrounding the denomination and date.
Please note: the coin pictured is not the coin you will receive. The coin you purchase will be non date specific and chosen by one of our bullion team. Usual condition is Fine to Very Fine.
Napoleon III 1853-60 Obverse bare head, reverse laurel wreath surrounding the denomination and date
Napoleon III 1860 Ð 1870 Obverse – Laureate head, reverse a crowned shield with the arms of the Second French Empire of Napoleon III.
3rd Republic Ð 1871-1898 Obverse – Angel writing the constitution on a blank tablet with the Fasces, a symbol of authority of the Roman repulic to the left and a cockerel, the symbol of France, to the right. Reverse Ð the denomination and date set within a wreath.
3rd Republic Ð 1898 -1914 Obverse Marianne, the French national symbol and embodiment of liberty, equality and fraternity. Reverse – Rooster above the date
If you require a particular design of 20 Franc, please contact us to enquire if it is in stock, otherwise it will be a coin of our choice.
