The highest gold denomination of the French Third Republic and one of the most iconic coins of the Germinal franc monetary system. This type was struck for circulation between 1907 and 1914 at the Paris Mint, identified by the mintmark A.
The obverse features the Genius of the Republic engraving the word CONSTITUTION on a tablet. To the left stands a fasces surmounted by the Hand of Justice, while a Gallic rooster one of the principal symbols of the French Republic appears to the right. The design was created by the renowned engraver Augustin Dupré, whose celebrated Revolutionary-era motif was revived for the gold coinage of the Third Republic.
The reverse displays the denomination and date within a closed oak wreath, surrounded by the republican motto LIBERTÉ • ÉGALITÉ • FRATERNITÉ. The exergue bears the A mintmark of the Paris Mint.
'900' gold.
Carthweel effect on both sides.
Diameter 35 mm, weight 32.32 g
