1874-A France 20 Francs Lucky Angel Gold Coin NGC MS 62 Mint Error Obverse Die Break

1874-A France 20 Francs Lucky Angel Gold Coin NGC MS 62 Mint Error Obverse Die Break

Bullion Exchanges is proud to offer the 1874-A France 20 Francs Lucky Angel Gold Coin, certified Mint State 62 by NGC and featuring a rare Mint Error – Obverse Die Break. Struck at the Paris Mint and composed of .900 fine gold, this beautifully preserved coin showcases both numismatic quality and an unusual production flaw, adding exceptional collector value. The obverse die break creates a visual anomaly that makes this coin a one-of-a-kind piece of 19th-century minting history.

First introduced in 1871, the Lucky Angel gold coin features the iconic image of a winged Genius inscribing the French Constitution on a tablet. Designed by Augustin Dupré, the coin was originally created in the 1790s during the French Revolution, but was revived for circulation under the Third Republic. The design gained fame for its association with good fortune, and it’s long been known as the “Lucky Angel” due to a legend that Napoleon Bonaparte carried a similar coin for luck. These coins circulated widely in 19th- and early 20th-century France and are now cherished for their artistry, gold content, and romantic history.

Coin features:

• Graded as MS 62 Mint Error by NGC
• Coin made of .900 gold with a weight of 0.1867 troy oz
• Produced by the Paris Mint
• Face Value 20 Francs
• Obverse: Features the Standing Genius writing the Constitution, to the left is the fasces while to the right is a rooster.
• Reverse:  Displays the denomination encircled by a laurel wreath along with the inscriptions “LIBERTE”, “EGALITE”, and “FRATERNITE”.

This 1874-A France 20 Francs Lucky Angel Gold Coin NGC MS 62 Mint Error Obverse Die Break is a rare opportunity to own not just a high-grade historical gold piece, but one with a distinctive minting error that elevates its collectible status. Order now at Bullion Exchanges, where authenticity, quality, and service are guaranteed with every investment. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives.

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