100 Francs Piedfort gold

Features

Issuer VanuatuNew Hebrides (1906-1980)
Period Anglo-French condominium (1906-1980)
Type Pattern
Year 1966
Value 100 Francs
Currency Franc (1921-1982)
Composition Gold (.920)
Weight 85.62 g
Diameter 37 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
270655
References KM# PE2,
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.
Lec# 56
Jean Lecompte; 2007. Monnaies et jetons des colonies françaises (2nd edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.

Obverse

Marianne facing left and wearing a Phrygian cap.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RÉPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE
R·JOLY
1966

Translation: French Republic

Reverse

Bisj pole or Totem pole (a ritual artifact with animals or human faces carved on a single piece of wood).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOUVELLES HÉBRIDES
100f

Translation: New Hebrides

Mint

Mintmark of Monnaie de Paris Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Owl Raymond Joly, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1958-1974)

Comments

Exist with designers' name R JOLY and R·JOLY (with dot):

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1966  Owl Photo R JOLY (without dot)
1966  Owl Photo 50 R·JOLY (with dot)

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)
Auction World
Auction 23
Lot 1443
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2021 1966 Owl – R JOLY (without dot) UNC
(NGC PF66 Ultra Cameo)
USD 8070.78
(JPY 1 221 000.00)
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)
Heritage Auctions
2018 September 6 - 11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 306
Lot #32084
Internet Archive
6 Sep 2018 1966 Owl – R JOLY (without dot) UNC
(NGC PF63 Ultra Cameo)
USD 7800.00
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)
Heritage Auctions
2018 September 6 - 11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 306
Lot #32083
Internet Archive
6 Sep 2018 1966 Owl – R·JOLY (with dot) UNC
(PCGS SP65)
USD 10 200.00
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)
Heritage Auctions
2017 August 3 ANA World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Denver 3056
Lot #30418
Internet Archive
3 Aug 2017 1966 Owl – R·JOLY (with dot) UNC
(NGC PF65 Ultra Cameo)
USD 7637.50
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)
Heritage Auctions
2017 April 7 - 10 CCE World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3054
Lot #31193
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2017 1966 Owl – R·JOLY (with dot) UNC
(NGC PF64 Ultra Cameo)
USD 9400.00
Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)Picture 1 of a sold 100 Francs (Piedfort gold)
Heritage Auctions
2022 March 20 Modern World Coins Winter Showcase Auction 61262
Lot 98336
Internet Archive
20 Mar 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 11 400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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