The 1901 French 20 Gold Franc Marianne Rooster is available at ABS bullion. Often referred to as Napoleon’s, 20 gold Francs are among the most popular gold coins ever struck.
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Contains .1867 Troy oz of actual gold content in BU condition.
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Struck in .900 fine gold by the Paris mint.
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Features the iconic “Lady Peace” on the obverse.
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Has a face value of 20 Francs backed by the government of France.
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Reverse inscription “Liberté Égalité Fraternité” encircled with a wreath.
The gold Franc was introduced during the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte in the mid 18th century. After the formation of the Latin Monetary Union, the Franc was chosen as the de facto reserve currency due to its easy convertibility from gold to silver at a ratio of 1-15.5.
Like the gold Ducat and the Sovereign, the 20 gold Franc is among the most popular gold coins. They’re priced much lower than modern fractional gold coins that carry excessive premiums.
The featured 1901 gold rooster is especially unique for several reasons. The Paris Mint had produced several re-strikes of the Marianne Rooster which is one of the reasons they are more common than the earlier gold Angel, and often in much better condition.
Coins dated from 1907 to 1914 as well as those from 1951 through 1960 are all restrikes, mainly purchased for their gold value. Rooster dated 1906 and prior are highly sought after by collectors for their rarity and numismatic value.
All gold Roosters are extremely popular for their beauty, sharp details, and rich history. The Marianne gold rooster is just under 1/5th of an ounce of gold (.1867-oz) in 22-kt gold.
The featured 1901 Marianne gold Rooster is brilliant uncirculated and in excellent condition. Keep in mind these coins were struck over 120 years ago and may contain “bag marks” as they were often carried in canvas bags..
At ABS Bullion, we hand select these gold coins only choosing the absolute finest available. Each coin arrives securely in a brand new Direct Fit capsule.
