2 francs Semeuse Essai or

Series: 2 francs semeuse

Obverse

The sower, symbol of the "FRENCH REPUBLIC".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
D'APRÈS O.ROTY

Designer: Louis-Oscar Roty

Reverse

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

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Comments

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.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Essai de présentation en or. Deux de ces monnaies ont été vendues en décembre 2010 dans un coffret. Un troisième exemplaire connu sous sachet scellé. Sur les 12 exemplaires frappés, 8 ont été remis à titre d'hommage aux dignitaires de l'état.

See also

• Allegory
• Phrygian cap

• 2 Francs

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References
Undetermined
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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Numista Rarity index: 100

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Bullion value: USD 1934.00

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Actual gold weight: 0.447 oz

Current gold price: 4330.12 USD/oz (see gold price )

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