#29 • 1914 Marianne Rooster Twenty Francs Gold Coin

Part of Gold and Silver Showcase (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $600.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $700-850 Origin: Paris, France Denomination: 20 Francs Year: 1914 Mint: Paris Mint Grade/Condition: F or VF Metal: 90% gold Weight (+/- 0.2g): 6.4 grams Additional Description: Struck in 1914 at the Paris Mint, this 20 francs gold coin features Marianne wearing a Phrygian cap on the obverse and the iconic Gallic rooster on the reverse; symbols of the French Republic and national identity. Composed of 90% gold with a fine gold weight of 5.80 grams, this example is believed to be in Fine to Very Fine condition, showing moderate wear but retaining clear central details. As the final year of the Rooster series, it holds appeal both as a historic bullion piece and a reflection of early 20th-century French coinage.