France. 20 Francs 1851-A Cérès
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France, 20 Francs Cérès, 1851 A Paris, gold 900‰, weight 6.44 g, diameter 21 mm, milled edge, obverse by Eugène-André Oudiné and reverse inscribed 20 FRANCS LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ, conservation between TTB and SUP.
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France – 20 Francs Ceres 1851 A (Paris) – Gold 900‰ – 6.44 g – Second Republic
Superb French 20 Francs Gold Ceres coin, struck in 1851 under the Second French Republic.
The obverse presents the famous portrait of Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture, drawn by Eugène-André Oudiné, surrounded by the inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE".
The reverse bears the face value 20 FRANCS, surrounded by a vegetal wreath, with the republican motto LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ.
The workshop mark A located under the date corresponds to the Monnaie de Paris.
Caractéristiques
* Country: France
* Value: 20 Francs
* Type: Cérès
* Year: 1851
* Atelier (Mint): A (Paris)
* Metal: Gold 900/1000
* Observed weight: 6.44 g
* Theoretical weight: 6.45 g
* Gold fineness: 5.81 g
* Diameter: 21 mm
* Edge: inscribed
* Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné
Condition
According to the photographs:
* Reliefs still well preserved.
* Portrait of Ceres properly detailed.
* Inscriptions complete and legible.
* Reverse crown well preserved.
* Normal signs of circulation and small signs of wear.
* No major impact visible.
* A nice overall appearance for a coin over 170 years old.
The coin appears to show a grade between TTB and SUP according to numismatic standards, but each collector is invited to form their own opinion from the photographs.
Numismatic interest
The 20 Francs Cérès are among the most sought-after French coins of the Second Republic. Their short emission period (1849-1851), their artistic elegance, and their gold content make them particularly prized by collectors and investors.
France – 20 Francs Ceres 1851 A (Paris) – Gold 900‰ – 6.44 g – Second Republic
Superb French 20 Francs Gold Ceres coin, struck in 1851 under the Second French Republic.
The obverse presents the famous portrait of Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture, drawn by Eugène-André Oudiné, surrounded by the inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE".
The reverse bears the face value 20 FRANCS, surrounded by a vegetal wreath, with the republican motto LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ.
The workshop mark A located under the date corresponds to the Monnaie de Paris.
Caractéristiques
* Country: France
* Value: 20 Francs
* Type: Cérès
* Year: 1851
* Atelier (Mint): A (Paris)
* Metal: Gold 900/1000
* Observed weight: 6.44 g
* Theoretical weight: 6.45 g
* Gold fineness: 5.81 g
* Diameter: 21 mm
* Edge: inscribed
* Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné
Condition
According to the photographs:
* Reliefs still well preserved.
* Portrait of Ceres properly detailed.
* Inscriptions complete and legible.
* Reverse crown well preserved.
* Normal signs of circulation and small signs of wear.
* No major impact visible.
* A nice overall appearance for a coin over 170 years old.
The coin appears to show a grade between TTB and SUP according to numismatic standards, but each collector is invited to form their own opinion from the photographs.
Numismatic interest
The 20 Francs Cérès are among the most sought-after French coins of the Second Republic. Their short emission period (1849-1851), their artistic elegance, and their gold content make them particularly prized by collectors and investors.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
1851-A Cérès
Denomination
20 Francs
Precious metal
Gold
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
6.44 g
Number of objects
1
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