Marianne
Gold – Proof Piefort Essai – 20 Francs or – 1899 Paris – Essai on edge – PCGS SP 61
7 500€
MS
Marianne
MS
Gold – Proof Piefort Essai – 20 Francs or – 1899 Paris – Essai on edge – PCGS SP 61
7 500€
Description:
Uncirculated specimen. Proof strike on a polished (proof) flan.
Coin certified PCGS SP 61.
Very rare specimen, missing from most collections.
Type: Marianne. Gold piéfort. Smooth edge with incuse hallmark: ESSAI and cornucopia, marked OR.
Obverse: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Laureate head of the Republic facing right, signed J.C. CHAPLAIN.
Reverse: LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ. 20 Francs. Rooster facing left.
References: G. 1064, GEM 276.EP2, Maz. 2115a.
Period
19 th Century
Type
Piefort
Year
1899
Mint name
Paris
Diameter
21 mm
Weight
9 g
Metal
Gold
Grading
PCGS SP 61
Rarity
Very rare