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| Year | 1876 | | Purity | .900 | | Thickness | 1.3 mm | | Diameter | 21.2 mm | | Mintage | 11,749,000 | | Denomination | 20 Francs | | Mint Mark | A - Paris | | Minting Period | 1871-1898 | | Metal Content | .1867 troy oz | | Manufacturer | Paris Mint | | Edge | Lettering: "DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE" | The original 'Angel' reverse on the 20 Francs French coins minted between 1871-1898 was first depicted in 1791, following the 1789 revolution
Designed by Augustin Dupré, the reverse depicts a winged Genius of the Revolution leaning against a column writing the Constitution, set above the signature of the engraver
The obverse shows the denomination and date set within a wreath, encircled by the revolutionary legend "Liberté Égalité Fraternité," France's motto meaning "Liberty, equality, fraternity"
The coin’s designer, Dupré, was about to be executed on the guillotine
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