Bidspirit auction | France - 20 Francs 1864

France - 20 Francs 1864 BB - 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: 3,323,192 coins General Description: This 20 Francs coin from 1864, graded XF (Extremely Fine), features the classic design of the French Republic. The obverse displays a left-facing bust of Marianne, symbolizing liberty, with the inscription ”REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE” around her. The reverse showcases the denomination ”20 FRANCS” enclosed within a laurel wreath, representing victory, with the year ”1864” below. The coin retains sharp details with light wear, making it a well-preserved example of French gold coinage from the 19th century. Front: The obverse presents a detailed bust of Marianne, wearing a Phrygian cap, with the surrounding legend “REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE.” Back: The reverse features the denomination “20 FRANCS” within a laurel wreath, with the year “1864” at the bottom.