France: gold 20-francs "Angel", 1877-A

lordmarcovan · June 30, 2014 8:27PM

France: gold 20-francs "Angel", 1877-A

KM 825, .900 gold/.1867 oz. PCGS MS64, cert# 29851550. Ex-"agentjim007", Collectors Universe, 4/29/2014.

This classic French design, like many of its European counterparts of the era, is quite popular. I got this one for near melt value and was pleasantly surprised with the grade.

PCGS cert verification (w/TrueView image link)
NGC/Krause priceguide trends

Wikipedia links:
French franc (before World War I)
Augustin Dupré (creator of the "Angel" design)

Steve27 · June 30, 2014 8:44PM

Wow, nice pick-up for near melt.

lordmarcovan · June 30, 2014 8:50PM

Well, it cost near melt when I bought it raw. I of course paid for the slabbing and TrueView image.

Andres · July 2, 2014 1:54AM

Did you change your mind and bought this coin instead of the goldgulden ?
Very nice coin from Paris, you must be very happy with the grade

brg5658 · July 2, 2014 3:25AM

LM, a lovely design and fantastically preserved example.

lordmarcovan · July 2, 2014 5:43PM

<< <i>Did you change your mind and bought this coin instead of the goldgulden ?
Very nice coin from Paris, you must be very happy with the grade

>>

I am happy with the grade. Actually bought this a few months ago- it was off at PCGS for perhaps five weeks.

I did not buy the goldgulden, but am still considering it (or one of the others on that page you linked up in our last PM)... when finances permit.

asheland · January 28, 2018 3:00PM

Nice one Lord M!

WillieBoyd2 · January 30, 2018 2:57PM

These "Angel" coins are pretty nice. I have one also, bought for near bullion price a few years ago.

France 20 francs 1898 "Angel"

This one is dated the last year these coins were made.

Swampboy · February 3, 2018 1:19PM

That's a lovely design

worldcoinguy · February 3, 2018 2:14PM

Very nice Rob!

lordmarcovan · February 4, 2018 3:58AM

This one's a bygone. It wasn't with me long, but was nice while it lasted.

My "Eclectic Box" was a "Box of 20" up until last year, so a lot of nice stuff came - and went - in revolving door fashion. About nine months ago I finally abandoned the 20-coin limit and am at 31 coins, now ... with a 32nd on the way.

hchcoin · February 4, 2018 7:33PM

That's like me when I go to the buffet saying I am only going to make 2 trips and end up going back to the point I need to loosen my belt. 20 coin limit would be tough for me as well.

asheland · February 5, 2018 11:04AM

At very least, I'd do a box of 40 as I have a blue box and a grey one!

Zohar · February 5, 2018 2:27PM

Congrats on that coin/grade!

Timbuk3 · February 5, 2018 10:19PM

Congratulations !!!

France: gold 20-francs &quot;Angel&quot;, 1877-A

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France: gold 20-francs "Angel", 1877-A