What design is featured on the obverse of the coin?
French 100 Francs Angel
Gold Historic Fractional Coins
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The obverse of the 100 franc gold coin features the Genius of the Republic, standing right and engraving a blank table on a cippus, with symbols of the French Republic’s values. This design, by Désiré-Albert Barre and based on Augustin Dupré's work, represents the historical and cultural significance of the French Republic.
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French 100 Francs Angel
The Case: The Most Beloved Design in French Gold — at Less Than One Five-Hundredth the Supply The winged Genius of Augustin Dupré — the "Angel" — is among the most recognized and admired images ever struck in gold. First engraved during the French Revolution, it became the face of ten...
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