Bidspirit auction | France - 20 Francs 1863

France - 20 Francs 1863 A - Gold 900, 6.45g, 22mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item According to the price of an ounce of pure gold $2,950, the gold price for this currency is: $550.63 Mintage: 3,870,706 coins General Description: This 20 Francs coin from 1863, graded XF (Extremely Fine), represents the excellence of French coinage during the Second French Republic. The obverse displays a striking portrait of Marianne, symbolizing the French Republic, surrounded by the inscription ”REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE”. The reverse features the value ”20 FRANCS” encircled by a laurel wreath, with the mint year ”1863” below. The coin retains sharp details, with only light wear visible, making it a remarkable example of French gold coinage from the era. Front: The obverse presents a left-facing bust of Marianne, wearing a Phrygian cap, with the legend “REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE” around her. Back: The reverse displays the denomination ”20 FRANCS” at the center, surrounded by a laurel wreath, with the year “1863” at the bottom.