A 20 francs gold coin from the Third French Republic. These small, high-purity gold coins would have represented nearly a week’s work for the average Parisian. These coins are popularly known as “Roosters” due to the reverse design. The rooster is a national emblem of France-the rooster’s crowing at the dawn of each new day was considered a symbol of the victory of light over darkness and of good over evil. The bird also has strong Christian symbolism due to Christ’s prediction of Peter’s three denials before the rooster’s crowing.
Each coin will be in about uncirculated condition with little wear – please see the product images for examples. The coins will be dated between 1899-1914. These coins measure 21mm in diameter and 6.45g weight, and have a gold purity of .900 fine.
One (1) genuine 20 francs gold coin France, dated between 1899-1914
Popularly called “Roosters” due to their iconic design
Specs: .900 fine gold, 21mm, 6.45g
About Uncirculated condition with light wear (see product pictures for examples)
The rooster is a national emblem of France
$340.00
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