| Issuer |
France
|
|---|---|
| Period |
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
|
| Type | Patterns |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 15.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 2002 |
| Number | N# 447828 |
| References | GEM# 123.18 Michel Taillard, Michel Arnaud; 2014. Essais Monétaires et Piéforts Français 1870-2001. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco. |
Series: 2 francs semeuse
The sower, symbol of the "FRENCH REPUBLIC".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
D'APRÈS O.ROTY
Designer: Louis-Oscar Roty
Two oak and olive branches, behind the face value, are surrounded by the motto: "LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE" in an octagonal surround.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
2
FRANCS
1978
Reeded
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Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
Try a gold presentation. Two of these coins were sold in a boxed set in December 2010. A third known example is in a sealed bag. Of the 12 examples minted, 8 were presented as tributes to state dignitaries.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | |||||||
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| 1978 | 12 | GEM# 123.18 Michel Taillard, Michel Arnaud; 2014. Essais Monétaires et Piéforts Français 1870-2001. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco. |
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