France Gold Angel 20 Francs AU
Product Description
French Gold 20 Francs coin, in EF condition. Coins in stock are dated 1897 and 1898. These coins contain 0.1867 troy oz of pure gold in a .900 fineness.
Nicknamed the "Lucky Gold Angel", these coins were minted between 1871 and 1898.
The obverse features the denomination and date set within a wreath, surrounded by the revolutionary legend 'Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite' (Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood).
The reverse depicts the Winged Genius of the Revolution leaving against a column writing the word 'Constitution', set above the signature of the engraver. With the Fasces and a Rooster (the symbol of France) set on either side of the figure.