100 Francs Piedfort

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year1989
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value100 Francs (100 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight30 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness3.80 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Michel Durand-Mégret
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#P1008
Obverse descriptionA genius writes `HUMAN RIGHTS` on a massive table. This motif, borrowed from Augustin Dupré, is surrounded by the inscription `RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE` (FRENCH REPUBLIC).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE D`AP. DUPRÉ
Reverse descriptionA tree topped with a Phrygian cap bears the motto `LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ`. This adaptation of a drawing by Michel Durand-Megret is crossed by a
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering100F 1989 LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ DURAND-MEGRET
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1989  - BU - 10 000
Catalog ID7821127560
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