20 Francs

Features

Issuer	France
Period	Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1871-1898
Value	20 Francs
Currency	Franc (1795-1959)
Composition	Gold (.900)
Weight	6.45161 g
Diameter	21 mm
Thickness	1.3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	25 June 1928
Number	N# 3654
References	F# 533, Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc (10th edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France. KM# 825, 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# 1063 Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.

Obverse

Standing Genius writing the Constitution, rooster at right, fasces at left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
Dupré

Engraver: Augustin Dupré

Augustin Dupré was an engraver of French currency and medals, the 14th Graveur général des monnaies.

Reverse

Denomination above date within circular wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
20
FRANCS
1896
A

Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey

Henri Auguste Jules Patey was a French sculptor, medallist and coin engraver.

Edge

Embossed edge

Lettering: ***** DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE.

Mint

(A)	Paris, France (600-1973)

Marks

	Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Paris (1855-1878)
	Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Paris (1860-1879)
	Jean-Auguste Barre, General coin engraver, Paris (1879)
	Jean Lagrange, General coin engraver, Paris (1880-1896)
	Jean-Louis Ruau, Mint Master, Paris (1880-1891)
	Henri-Auguste-Jules Patey, General coin engraver, Paris (1896-1930)

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Date		Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
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1871 A		2 508 494							$ 410		4%	(fr) F. 533/1
1874 A		1 284 554							$ 510		4%	(fr) F. 533/2
1875 A		11 677 031			$ 350	$ 350	$ 350	$ 370	$ 520		13%	(fr) F. 533/3
1876 A		8 824 658			$ 330	$ 330	$ 350	$ 350	$ 520		19%	(fr) F. 533/4
1877 A		12 759 057			$ 350	$ 350	$ 360	$ 370	$ 490		22%	(fr) F. 533/5
1878 A		9 188 600			$ 340	$ 340	$ 350	$ 370	$ 540		19%	(fr) F. 533/6
1879 A		1 037 522									4%	Anchor
1879 A											1.0%	Barred anchor
1886 A		984 875				$ 300	$ 390	$ 570	$ 790		6%	(fr) F. 533/9
1887 A		1 231 487				$ 350			$ 820		5%	(fr) F. 533/10
1888 A		27 707							$ 1400		0.8%	(fr) F. 533/11
1889 A		853 468					$ 400	$ 440	$ 460		5%	(fr) F. 533/12
1889 A		100									0.12%	Proof
1890 A		1 030 140				$ 370	$ 370	$ 390	$ 440		4%	(fr) F. 533/14
1891 A		871 101				$ 330			$ 510		5%	(fr) F. 533/15
1892 A		225 706							$ 1000		2.0%	(fr) F. 533/16
1893 A		2 457 168			$ 390	$ 390	$ 390	$ 440	$ 460		11%	(fr) F. 533/17
1894 A		490 838					$ 380	$ 390	$ 400		5%	(fr) F. 533/18
1895 A		5 293 347			$ 290	$ 290	$ 350	$ 400	$ 470		16%	(fr) F. 533/19
1896 A											0.9%	(fr) F. 533/21 - torche
1896 A		5 330 407				$ 330	$ 370	$ 370			16%	Beam
1897 A		11 068 977			$ 330	$ 330	$ 350	$ 430	$ 490		22%	(fr) F. 533/22
1898 A		8 866 327			$ 340	$ 340	$ 340	$ 340	$ 500		15%	(fr) F. 533/23

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Numista Rarity index: 13

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Bullion value: USD 386.82

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2020 October 11 The Caranett Collection Part III - Gold Coins of Western Europe & Britain - Including Nine #1 PCGS Registry Sets World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61173 Lot 98258	Oct 11, 2020	1871 A – (fr) F. 533/1	UNC (PCGS MS64)	USD 900.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232005 Lot 65284	Jan 30, 2020	1871 A – (fr) F. 533/1	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 420.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 June 11 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61320 Lot 22208	Jun 11, 2023	1874 A – (fr) F. 533/2	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 660.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 77 Lot 2256	Feb 11, 2023	1874 A – (fr) F. 533/2	UNC	USD 423.49 (EUR 389.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 72 Lot 635	Dec 21, 2022	1874 A – (fr) F. 533/2	UNC	USD 361.44 (EUR 332.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 October 11 The Caranett Collection Part III - Gold Coins of Western Europe & Britain - Including Nine #1 PCGS Registry Sets World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61173 Lot 98259	Oct 11, 2020	1874 A – (fr) F. 533/2	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 660.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232345 Lot 62257	Nov 2, 2023	1875 A – (fr) F. 533/3	UNC (NGC MS64+)	USD 523.20 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 88 Lot 132	Jun 28, 2023	1875 A – (fr) F. 533/3	UNC	USD 362.53 (EUR 333.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 June 11 Spotlight: France and French Colonies World Coins Showcase Auction 61320 Lot 22209	Jun 11, 2023	1875 A – (fr) F. 533/3	UNC (PCGS MS66)	USD 1080.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252 Lot 65542	Dec 22, 2022	1875 A – (fr) F. 533/3	UNC (PCGS MS62)	USD 432.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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