The gold 20 francs coin featuring Ceres was issued during the period of the Second Republic in France, which began on February 24th, 1848 with the provisional proclamation of the Republic in Paris, and ended on December 2nd, 1852 with the proclamation of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte as emperor. This period…Continue reading20 Francs gold coins Ceres, French Gold Coin – 1849-1851.
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The Napoleon 3 Head Laureate 20 Francs gold coin is a masterpiece of French numismatics. Struck between 1861 and 1870, it boasts a design that captures the powerful image of Napoleon III, with his laureate head featured prominently on the obverse side. The reverse of the coin displays the…Continue reading20 French Francs – Napoleon III Laureate Head.
French 20 Franc Roosters in choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition are a top choice for bulk gold buyers. Inexpensive and beautiful, they offer all the benefits of gold bullion plus extra benefits like limited supply, collector demand, complete financial privacy, and extra premium potential because of scarcity. Minted from 1899…Continue readingFrance Gold 20 Francs French Marianne / Rooster Coin (1899-1914).
Inexpensive, beautiful, and with a fascinating legend behind them, French 20 Franc “Lucky Angels” in choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition are perhaps our favorite European gold coins. Both investors and collectors love the French Angel 20 Franc gold coin for its storied history, innate beauty and relatively short mintage period.…Continue readingFrench 20 Franc in gold Angel coins.