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Description
Contains 3.0416 ounces of gold! Rare by any standards. Just 400 examples were struck, with most of that number no doubt absorbed by French numismatists. Double thickness, Lettered Edge. Hercules with Liberty and Science motif by Dupre. A superb representative example of this rare 50 Francs piece. In box of issue.
France. Gem Proof 1979 Piedfort Gold 50 Francs sold for $14,400.00 on Jan 20, 2026 at Online Rare Coin & Currency Auction #120.
Specifications
Lot Number
576
Estimate
$13,000.00 – $14,000.00
Multi-Item
No
Category
World CoinsAuction
Auction #120Status
Sold — Jan 20, 2026
Sold Price
$14,400.00
Sold
Jan 20, 2026
Bids
-
Estimate
$13,000.00 – $14,000.00
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