Value Question on 2 French Gold Pieces

airplanenut

Hi,

My French teacher brought in two coins for me to look at today--I was wondering if anyone could help with what they're worth

1858 20F; Looks AU to me, couldn't be lower than XF... has an A (mintmark?)

1898 20F; I don't see a rub and there's some nice lustre... could be AU, though... also has an A, as well as a rooster.

Any help?

Thanks,

Jeremy

tbirde56

These should weigh 6.45 grams and would contain .1867 of an ounce of gold.
The 1899 issue is the first with the rooster. From the old 1996 Krause:

1858A 20F $115 XF, $175 Unc, 18.861 million, One on Ebay
1898A 20F $110 XF, $125 Unc, 8.866 million, One on Ebay
1899A 20F $110 XF, $125 Unc, 1.5 million, One on Ebay

airplanenut

Thanks, TBirde... but I swear there is a rooster!