20 French francs - Ceres
Pure weight
5.8
Selling premium
6%
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- 5,80 grams pure gold
- 90% gold (21,6 carats)
The 20 French francs - Ceres is a historic gold coin struck in 21,6 carats gold with a pure gold content of 5,8 grams. The 20 French francs - Ceres is a popular currency in both numismats and investors and is an affordable classic on the collecting market.
20 French francs - Ceres
The French gold Ceres coin has been produced for only three years; From 1849 to 1951. The coin saw the light of life during the Second French Republic, founded in 1849, after King Louis Philip's abdication in favor of his grandson Louis Philippe. However, the Second Republic did not last long and was finally overthrown after 4 years by Louis Napoleon, cousin of Bonaparte. Who, after his office as a president, was crowned as Emperor of France after comitting a coup , therefor entering the Second French Empire.
Purity & weight
The gold 20 French francs - Ceres has a purity of 900/1.000 (21,6 carats) and a net gold content of 5,81 grams of gold. The remaining 0,64 grams consist of copper which gives the coin its typical light-orange shine. Gives the coin a light orange shine. The alloy also causes the coin to become damaged less quickly, necessary to withstand the wear by regular circulation.
Design of the golden 20 French francs - Ceres
On the front of the golden Ceres coin, the image of Marianne, the female personification of France, symbolizes the "Triumph of the Republic", freedom and reason. Marianne is pictured here as the Roman goddess Ceres, the goddess of the agriculture - grain in particular - and mother-love, with braided hair. Left and right of Marianne you will see a "fascis" (Latin for roed bundle) and an olive branch respectively. The fascist is an ancient Roman symbol that indicated the authority of senior magistrates. In modern iconography, however, this symbol stands for justice and unity. The olive branch symbolizes peace, reconciliation and hope. At the bottom of the coin you see the name of engraver 'L. Merley. F. ' Around the coin you see the words 'République française'.
On the back of the coin you can see the famous words 'Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité'; The motto of France that was introduced during the French Revolution. In the middle of the coin you see a wreath of an olive and an oak branch with the nominal value of the coin. Below the wreath you find the year of issue . The letter above the year indicates the place where the coin was struck.
Buying a golden 20 French francs - Ceres
The 20 French francs Ceres and other gold coins can serve as a purchase of physical gold. Gold coins are not taxed because they are considered monetary gold. And while all the gold coins offered by Argentor have been tested for authenticity, they are not delivered with a certificate of authenticity. That, unlike gold bars.
Because golden 20 French francs coins are no longer minted, we depend on the amount of coins we can buy over the counter or from other traders for our stock. Therefore, please contact us before you placing an order > 20 coins through the webshop.
Selling a golden 20 French francs - Ceres
You are more than welcome in our office to sell your 20 French francs - Ceres coin(s). You needn't make an appointment to do so.
Our buying prices are adapted every minute to the actuel gold rate and will only be hedged once you present the coin(s) at the counter in our office. You can easily check our live buying prices on this page.
| Buying premium | 0.5% |
|---|---|
| Selling premium | 6% |
| Product type | Coin |
| Pure weight | 5.8 Gram |
| Purity | 900/1.000 - 21,6 carat |
| Dimensions | 21,00 mm x 1,20 mm |
| Manufacturer | Paris Mint |
| Packaging | More info coming soon |
| Certificate | More info coming soon |
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