A classic silver coin from the Third French Republic (1870-1940), issued in 1938 as part of the "Francs Turin" series. Designed by Pierre Turin, this coin is admired for its elegant depiction of Marianne, the national personification of France, representing liberty, equality, and fraternity.
The obverse features a right-facing profile of Marianne, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with a laurel wreath, symbolizing freedom and victory. The reverse displays the denomination 20 Francs, the year 1938, and the French national motto: LIBERTÉ – ÉGALITÉ – FRATERNITÉ, flanked by two wheat stalks.
Specifications:
🔹 Country: France
🔹 Ruling Authority: Third Republic (1870-1940)
🔹 Year of Issue: 1938
🔹 Denomination: 20 Francs
🔹 Composition: Silver (.680)
🔹 Weight: 20 g
🔹 Diameter: 35 mm
🔹 Thickness: 2.44 mm
🔹 Shape: Round
🔹 Edge: Reeded
🔹 Technique: Milled
🔹 Orientation: Coin alignment
🔹 Engraver: Pierre Turin
🔹 Mint: Monnaie de Paris
This 1938-dated 20 Francs coin was demonetized on March 31, 1945, but remains a highly sought-after collector's item, valued for its historical significance and exquisite design.
