100 Euros Franc à cheval

€454,493.00
IssuerFrance
Year2025
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value100 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight45 g
Dimensions47 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3511
Obverse descriptionIn a hexagon, three graphic friezes interpret the French flag in its heraldic form. The friezes represent the three eras to which the three inspirations of the series` trilogy belong. The composition is completed by the face value, the `RF` initials and the punches.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringR F 100 €
(Translation: French Republic)
Reverse descriptionA reinterpretation of the historic Franc à cheval, this iconic coin features the gold denomination issued in December 1360 for King Jean II, known as `le Bon`. Featuring the monarch on horseback charging into battle, this coin was struck to celebrate the liberation of the sovereign who was captured by the English during the Hundred Years` War, hence the name `Franc` meaning `Free`. The quatrefoils originally featured on the reverse of the historical coin have been modernized to stand alongside the sovereign. Accompanied by vegetal crosses, these decorative elements are evocative of the emerging Gothic style.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 2025
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2025  - - 10 000
Catalog ID5967250150
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