French Trade Dollar
£4,717.13
1oz Gold proof coin
Year of Production 2020
Description
This proof Gold coin is inspired by a Silver French Trade Piastre coin that was minted in 1885. These coins were circulated in the larger Far East. This beautiful proof coin has a limited mintage of 150 coins.
Coin Highlights:
- Mintage of 150 coins.
- Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine Gold.
- Comes in a protective plastic with a certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: Features a seated Liberty and headdress similar to that worn by the Statue of Liberty.
- Reverse: Depicts the right-facing profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year of issue and the face value. A scroll-pattern is also featured around the perimeter.
- Sovereign coin backed by Niue government.
To control the money supply in French Indochina in 1885, the French introduced a new Silver Piastre de commerce and associated subsidiary coinage throughout the entire Indo-Chinese colonies in order to increase monetary stability. The piastre was initially equivalent to the Mexican peso. The piastre was therefore a direct lineal descendant of the Spanish pieces of eight that had been brought to the Orient from Mexico on the Manila Galleons. It was initially on a Silver standard of 1 piastre = 24.4935 grams pure Silver. This was reduced to 24.3 grams in 1895.
Specifications
- Year: 2020
- Grade: Proof
- Grade Service: None
- Denomination: $250
- Metal Content: 1 troy oz
- Purity: .9999
- Diameter: 32 mm
Additional information
Denomination | $250 |
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Grade | Proof |
Weight | 1 Troy Ounce |
Date | 2020 |