Gold 100 France fetch INR 1,00,000
2020-09-10 Thu
In 2019 Todywalla conduct an auction in Mumbai. This auction consists few of the most sorted after specimen in the numismatic and philately world. One of the key specimens from this lot was the 100 Francs of Gold weight around 32.25g. This amazing gold coin was sold for INR 1,00,0 00.The obverse of this coin depicts a standing winged Genius writing the constitution with a rooster standing on left with ‘Republique Francaise’ above it within the toothed border. The reverse of this coin illustrates value and date within the circle of oak leaves with ‘Liberte Egalite fraternity’ around it within the toothed rim. The auction house also claims that this specimen is about extremely fine and rare.
Image Courtesy: Todywalla Auction
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