Bidspirit auction | France - 100 Francs 1904

France - 100 Francs 1904 A - AU - Liberty - Gold 900, 32.25g, 37mm - 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: $2753.17 General Description: The 100 Francs 1904 A coin features the famous Liberty head, a representation of the French Republic, designed by the artist Auguste Rodin. This coin, minted at the close of the Belle Époque period, reflects the ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity, the core values of the French Revolution. On the obverse, the Liberty head is depicted wearing a Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom. The portrait is surrounded by the inscription ”REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE” (French Republic). The coin's beauty and craftsmanship showcase the neoclassical artistic style of the era. The reverse of the coin features a French oak wreath, symbolizing strength and the unity of the French people. The inscription ”LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ” (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) encircles the wreath, with the year ”1904” and mintmark ”A” for Paris at the bottom. Front: The obverse displays a detailed portrait of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom, surrounded by the legend ”REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE” (French Republic). The face of Liberty is gracefully depicted, with fine detailing. Back: The reverse features an oak wreath symbolizing strength, with the inscription ”LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ” (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) encircling the wreath. Below, the year ”1904” and mintmark ”A” (Paris mint) are prominently displayed.