1898-A France Gold 20 Franc Lucky Angel BU
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Coin Highlights:
- Contains .1867 oz of gold.
- Struck by the Paris Mint, bearing the "A" mint mark.
- This coin had a mintage of 8,866,000 coins.
- Design by Augustin Dupré and minted from 1871-1898.
- These coins will be in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
- Comes in protective packaging.
- Obverse: Standing Genius writing the Constitution, rooster at right, fasces at left.
- Reverse: Denomination above the date within a wreath encircled by "Liberté Égalité Fraternité," France's motto meaning "Liberty, equality, fraternity."
- KM#825.
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The Lucky Angel coin design is often used for gift giving because of its iconic design. Enhance your gold holdings by adding this French 20 Francs Lucky Angel coin to your cart today!
Origins of the French Angel Coin
History and legend coincide in these enduring 20 Franc Gold Angel coins. For more than two centuries, the Paris Mint’s Guardian Angel coins have inspired countless tales of faith, luck and good fortune.
Following the French Revolution in 1791, master engraver Augustin Dupré was called on to create new currency for the Paris Mint. On the coin’s reverse, he featured the génie ailé, or winged genius. Standing contrapposto, his outstretched arm inscribes France’s constitution. Over time, collectors began to refer to gold coins bearing Dupré’s design as Guardian Angel coins.
Luck of the Angel Coin
Dupré’s winged genius design was used on several denominations of French Angel coins throughout the 19th century. Legends continued to follow the coins. It was said that Napoléon Bonaparte carried a gold angel coin with him every day but lost it shortly before his defeat at Waterloo. Ship captains, fighter pilots and soldiers involved in conflicts across the globe and during both World Wars were known to carry Guardian Angel coins along with their gear for special protection.
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As a popular collector's item and investment piece, angel coins have captured the imagination of generations. Whether you’re interested in their properties as a talisman or in their rich history, you will find that APMEX offers the simplest and most secure method for purchasing Angel coins.
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