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French Gold 20 FR Angel 1878-A PCGS MS65

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Presenting a highly beautiful 1878-A 20 FR French Angel graded MS65 Gem by PCGS. This Gold Angel is features a strong strike and excellent details with fabulous original mint luster. This attractive French Gold rarity has stellar eye-appeal. Current PCGS population shows ONLY 11 graded MS65 with ONLY 2 graded higher. This French Gold Angel is considered a showcase piece in any European Gold collection.

French Angels are regarded worldwide to be one of the most attractive coins ever made. The Angel is also considered to be the most popular design for jewelry in Europe. The obverse (front) depicts the Standing Genius writing the constitution with a rooster on the right and a column on the left. The reverse (back) features the date and denomination encircled in a wreath with the words LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) bordered on the edge. The phrase LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE is also engraved on the edge of the coin.

Best known for bringing good luck to their owners, the “Lucky Angel” has a fascinating legend behind it dating back to the French Revolution. The legend began during the Reign of Terror in the mid-1790s, when the coin’s designer claimed to have been saved from the guillotine by the lucky Angel coin in his pocket. Almost from the beginning, Gold Angels were regarded as lucky charms.

Minted in Paris, this 20 Francs Angel has impeccable detail for being 135 years old. The 20 Fr. French Angel has a Gold content of .1867 oz AGW (actual gold weight).

The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive. An 1878-A 20 Francs Gold Angel graded MS65 by PCGS with certification number 157776.65/32773723. PCGS graded coins are sonically sealed in a protective, tamper-evident PCGS NumisCap holder. A special label within the holder indicates the coin's certification number, grade, date, denomination, unique bar code and pedigree if applicable.

100% SATISFACTION, RISK FREE, 15 DAY RETURN POLICY … Mint State Gold is so confident that our numismatic products are of the highest quality (and even better in person than represented by the online descriptions and pictures) that we offer a RISK FREE, 15 DAY RETURN POLICY. Take a full 15 days to inspect your numismatic coins and see for yourself that they are everything we say they are! If for ANY reason you are not 100% thrilled with your purchase just let us know. We’ll take it back and even pay return shipping costs, plus issue a FULL REFUND. No questions… No re-stocking fees… No shipping fees… No fine print... No excuses… Love it or send it back. Period!

Specifications

Specifications
Country	France
Type	French Gold
Grading Service	PCGS
Grade	MS65
Metal	Gold

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Danny

09/28/2023

Excellent

Pure excellent service.

On French Gold 20 Franc Rooster Pre-1933 BU (Random Year)

Michael J Lichtenberger

06/29/2023

Great products

I recently purchased some French 20 franc rooster coins. They are exceptional and look better than I expected. Thank you!

On French Gold 20 Franc Rooster Pre-1933 BU (Random Year)

Kip davis

07/28/2022

Thank you

Always a good time! Easy to work with. Thank you!

On French Gold 20 Franc Angel Pre-1900 XF-AU (Random Year)

ERIC YEUNG

06/09/2022

French Gold 20 Franc Angel Pre-1900 XF-AU

I have to say that the "French Gold 20 Franc Angel Pre-1900 XF-AU" are absolutely beautiful. We received the product in Hong Kong within 7 days of placing the order. The coins were securely packed in plastic and their condition is perfect! Thank you!

On French Gold 20 Franc Angel Pre-1900 XF-AU (Random Year)

Franklin R

04/29/2022

Superb Coin!

Couldn’t of been happier. Coins look great and pricing is very aggressive! Until next time

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The item pictured is the exact item you will receive. The French Gold 20 FR Angel 1878-A PCGS MS65. PCGS graded coins are sonically sealed in a protective, tamper-evident PCGS NumisCap holder. A special label within the holder indicates the coin's certification number, grade, date, denomination, unique bar code and pedigree if applicable.

Return Policy

RETURNS: 100% SATISFACTION, RISK FREE, 14 DAY RETURN POLICY … Mint State Gold is so confident that our numismatic products are of the highest quality (and even better in person than represented by the online descriptions and pictures) that we offer a RISK FREE, 14 DAY RETURN POLICY. Take a full 14 days to inspect your numismatic coins and see for yourself that they are everything we say they are! If for ANY reason you are not 100% thrilled with your purchase just let us know. We’ll take it back and even pay return shipping costs, plus issue a FULL REFUND. No questions… No re-stocking fees… No shipping fees… No fine print… No excuses… Love it or send it back. Period!

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