20 Francs - Charles III

Features

Issuer Monaco
Prince Charles III (1856-1889)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1878-1879
Value 20 Francs
Currency Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 6.45 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
24359
References KM# 98,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Gad# MC120
Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.

Obverse

Effigy of prince Charles III facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHARLES III PRINCE DE MONACO
PONSCARME
A

Engraver: Hubert Ponscarme

Reverse

Coat of arms of Monaco, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VINGT FRANCS
1878

Engraver: Hubert Ponscarme

Edge

Reeded

Mint

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (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)

Comments

Because of their use on the green carpet of the Casino of Monte Carlo, these coins are very rare in superb condition, especially FDCAutomatically translated

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1878 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 50 000 $ 640 43% variants 7 low and 7 high
1879 A Anchor Bee Photo 50 000 $ 460 $ 560 74% variants simple anchor and crossed anchor

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Bullion value: USD 410.18 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232215
Lot 62638
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2022 1878 A Anchor with ring Bee – variants 7 low and 7 high UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 576.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232139
Lot 65556
Internet Archive
29 Sep 2021 1878 A Anchor with ring Bee – variants 7 low and 7 high UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 870.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232120
Lot 63559
Internet Archive
19 May 2021 1878 A Anchor with ring Bee – variants 7 low and 7 high UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232203
Lot 63616
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2022 1879 A Anchor Bee – variants simple anchor and crossed anchor UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2020 April 24 - 27 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3083
Lot 32668
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2020 1879 A Anchor Bee – variants simple anchor and crossed anchor UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232011
Lot 62357
Internet Archive
11 Mar 2020 1879 A Anchor Bee – variants simple anchor and crossed anchor UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 540.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232006
Lot 61401
Internet Archive
6 Feb 2020 1879 A Anchor Bee – variants simple anchor and crossed anchor UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 576.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 33511
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1879 A Anchor Bee – variants simple anchor and crossed anchor UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 552.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232301
Lot 61697
Internet Archive
29 Dec 2022 1879 A Anchor Bee – variants simple anchor and crossed anchor AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249
Lot 62705
Internet Archive
1 Dec 2022 1879 A Anchor Bee – variants simple anchor and crossed anchor AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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