1896 A France Gold COIN 20Fr GAD 1063 F 533 FAISCEAU Lucky Angel PCGS MS63 PARIS

The PCGS GRADED MS 63 HAS A GOLD SHIELD. 1896 20 Fr GAD 1063 F 533 FAISCEAU is a French gold coin that was minted from 1871 to 1898. It is composed of 900? Gold and weighs 6.45161 grams. The obverse of the coin features a Génie de la liberté (genius of liberty) standing on a cippe (a Roman altar) and writing on a stèle (a pillar).

The reverse of the coin features the French motto "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" (liberty, equality, fraternity) surrounded by a crown of oak leaves. The coin is named after the faisceau (bundle of rods) that is featured on the reverse. The coin has a catalog number of F533 in the Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins. It is also listed in the Numista database with the reference number GAD1063. The coin's value depends on its grade, but it is typically worth several hundred dollars in good condition.

Here is some additional information about the coin. The coin was designed by Augustin Dupré and Henri-Auguste Patey. The coin was minted at the Paris Mint. The coin was issued in denominations of 20 francs.

The coin was withdrawn from circulation in 1928.