1909 Republic of France Gold Coin Twenty Francs Proud Rooster About Uncirculated
Description: A beautiful about uncirculated or better gold coin from France. This is the 1909 twenty francs gold coin. The coin depicts the head of liberty facing right with a oak leaf wreath circling its head on the obverse and the legend REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE surrounding it along the edge. The reverse shows a proud rooster standing in the center flanked by the denomination and having the date below it. The legend "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" surround the rooster along the edge. The rim has the words LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE in raised lettering. It is KM-857 and weighs ~6.45 grams of 0.900 gold and measures approximately 21 mm in diameter. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1957 AD - 1376 AH.
Mint: Egypt.
Size and weight: This is a twenty francs gold coin, weighs ~6.45 grams of 0.900 gold and is ~21 mm in diameter.
References: It is KM #857.
Condition: I would grade it as a very nice about uncirculated or better with well preserved details and minor wear. The coin has some minor wear to the high points commensurate with its age and circulated state, some surface scratches and minor bag marks. It is beautiful with all of its details being well preserved and having nice eye appeal. The coin is much better than the photos suggest. A great coin to add to your collection. Please see photo for additional condition information.
