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1903 French 20 Gold Franc Marianne Rooster Gold Coin BU
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The 1903 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 1803. With 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.
There were three gold Francs issued throughout this period. The first was the original Napoleon issued in 1803. It was followed by the gold Angel which was issued for just 2 years in 1948 and 1949. It was issued again in 1871 remaining in circulation until 1898 when it was replaced by the Marianne Rooster.
The rooster is especially unique for several reasons. The Paris Mint had produced several re-strikes of the Marianne Rooster which is one of the reason 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. Despite being extremely popular, they’re typically worth their weight in gold.
Roosters dated 1906 and prior are highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and value. Unlike re-strikes, they also have numismatic value which varies based on the coins condition, year, and scarcity.
Marianne Gold Roosters are favored by coin enthusiasts, collectors, and investor for their beauty, sharp details, and rich history. The Marianne gold rooster is just under 1/5th of an ounce of gold struck in (.1867-oz) of 22-kt gold.
The featured 1903 Marianne gold Rooster is brilliant uncirculated and in excellent condition. Keep in mind these coins were struck over 120 years ago and they all contain “bag marks” as they were often carried in canvas bags..
20 gold Francs are often sold in tubes of 20 and 50 with significant wear. Make no mistake, these are not those coins. At ABS Bullion, we hand select these gold coins only choosing the absolute finest available.
You can rest assure, never seen the finest quality available. Each coin arrives in a new direct fit capsule and housed in an elegant display box.
| Seller Notes | “Brilliant uncirculated – Pristine.” |
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| Denomination | 20 Francs |
| Circulated/Uncirculated | Uncirculated |
| Composition | Gold |
| Fineness | 0.9 |
| Certification | Uncertified |
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