Bidspirit auction | France - 20 Francs 1859

France - 20 Francs 1859 A - Marianne - 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: 20,163,578 coins General Description: Front: The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Marianne, the personification of the French Republic, with a Phrygian cap symbolizing liberty. Surrounding her portrait is the inscription “REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE” (French Republic) and the mintmark ”A” indicating the Paris mint. Back: The reverse shows the face value “20 FRANCS” above a laurel wreath, with the year “1959” at the bottom. The design represents France's Republican values, with the laurel wreath symbolizing honor and victory. This coin, graded VF-XF, retains significant details, especially on the portrait of Marianne and the wreath on the reverse, with light wear reflective of its age.