France 3rd Republic 20 Francs Angel (Génie) Gold Coin (Random Years)

The 20 Francs Génie is the most widely minted coin in France, following the Napoleon III and Marianne Coq coins. This particular coin holds historical significance as it bridges the transition from the Empire to the Republic in France. It symbolizes the core values of the French Republic: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité. Interestingly, the coin’s edge inscription, “Dieu protège la France” (God protects France), reflects a time when the State had not yet fully separated from the Clergy.