1893 A France Gold 20 Francs Coin, Paris Mint "Lucky Angel"

Description

KM# 825
1893-A Paris Mint 20 Francs gold coin.
Purity
.900 gold
Actual Weight
0.1867 troy oz
Gross Weight
6.45 grams
Diameter
21.2 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Edge:                     Inscribed,
'DIEU PROT'G' LA FRANCE [God Protect France]
Obv: Genius, guardian angel of France
Rev: Liberte Egalite Fraternite [Translation: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity].
The legend of “Lucky" French Angels began during the Reign of Terror. The coin’s designer, Augustin Dupré, was about to be executed on the guillotine. As he knelt beneath the National Razor, he took his Gold Angel coin out of his pocket and rubbed it for luck.  A bolt of lightning struck nearby and panicked the crowd of onlookers. His execution was delayed, and six months later he was free.
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