Collectible coins
500 francs Marquis de Condorcet - France
La pièce de 500 francs Marquis de Condorcet, frappée en 1998 à l'Atelier monétaire de la Monnaie de Paris à Pessac, France, témoigne de la richesse historique et culturelle
- Vintage
- 1998
- Weight
- 17,00g
- Weight of fine metal
- 15,64g
Price
1 934,49 €Current market value of the precious metal, excluding collector's premium. This coin is not currently available for online order. Request a quote from us.
To be notified of the return
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Characteristics
- Value
- 500 francs Marquis de Condorcet
- Transmitter
- France
- Type
- Non-circulating part
- Vintage
- 1998
- Currency
- New franc (1960-2001)
- Composition
- Gold 920‰
- Weight
- 17,00 g
- Weight of fine metal
- 15,64 g Calculated based on gross weight and title, not recorded at weighing.
- Technical
- Press strike
- Demonetized
- Yes
Obverse, reverse and edge
Avers
Bust facing right.
Writing
latin
Legend
CONDORCET RF 1743 1794
reverse
Bonnet phrygien devant une balance.
Writing
latin
Legend
LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE 500F 1998
notice
La pièce de 500 francs Marquis de Condorcet, frappée en 1998 à l'Atelier monétaire de la Monnaie de Paris à Pessac, France, témoigne de la richesse historique et culturelle. Cette pièce, conçue par Pierre Rodier, Graveur général des monnaies de 1994 à 2000, incarne l'héritage de Condorcet, célèbre pour ses idéaux philosophiques et son engagement envers la Révolution française.
Le recto de la pièce présente le buste du Marquis de Condorcet tourné vers la droite, avec une écriture latine délicate. L'inscription "CONDORCET RF 1743 1794" rappelle les années de vie du Marquis. Une représentation artistique du bonnet phrygien devant une balance occupe le verso de la pièce, accompagnée de l'inscription en latin "LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE" et "500F 1998".
La Monnaie de Paris, établie à Pessac depuis 1973, est responsable de la frappe de cette pièce exceptionnelle, qui se distingue par son métal précieux. Composée à 92% d'or (Or 920‰), la pièce pèse 17 grammes et mesure un diamètre significatif.
Cette pièce de collection, non destinée à la circulation, est répertoriée dans le Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14e édition) sous la référence KM# 1202, édité par Tracy L. Schmidt en 2019. De plus, elle est répertoriée dans le Gold Coins of the World: From Ancient Times to the Present (9e édition) par Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, et Robert Friedberg, publié en 2017, sous la référence Fr# 695.
Sous le régime du Nouveau Franc de 1960 à 2001, cette pièce incarne une période marquante de l'histoire monétaire française. Son design élégant et ses détails minutieux font de cette pièce un véritable trésor pour les collectionneurs et les amateurs de l'histoire numismatique. La pièce de 500 francs Marquis de Condorcet symbolise ainsi l'alliance entre l'art, l'histoire et la valeur intrinsèque du métal précieux qui la compose.
Conservation scales
On a collectible coin, the state of preservation is more important than the weight of the metal. Two scales coexist: the French scale, in letters, and the Sheldon scale, in points from 1 to 70, used by grading organizations. The correspondence below is indicative: it indicates a grade, it does not replace it.
| French scale | Sheldon | What we observe |
|---|---|---|
| B — Beautiful | G 4 – G 6 | Deep wear, legend still legible, relief almost erased. |
| TB — Very Good | F 12 – F 15 | Significant wear on high points, overall complete pattern. |
| TTB — Very Very Good | VF 20 – VF 35 | Regular wear, details of the hair still legible. |
| SUP — Superb | XF 40 – XF 45 | Slight wear only on the high points, clear relief. |
| SPL — Splendid | AU 50 – AU 58 | Minimal signs of wear, some of the original shine remains. |
| FDC — Corner Flower | MS 60 and beyond | No wear and tear from traffic; only bag marks are permitted. |
F.A.Q
Who is GOLDMARKET?
GOLDMARKET is a company specializing in the buying and selling of precious metals and collectible coins, with a network of branches in France and Belgium. Each collectible coin is examined by one of our experts before being offered for sale.
How to interpret the stated state of conservation?
The grade is expressed using the French scale (B, TB, TTB, SUP, SPL, FDC) and compared to the Sheldon scale used by Anglo-Saxon grading organizations. The conversion table published on this page allows you to precisely determine the indicated grade.
What makes a collectible coin valuable?
The fine metal content is merely a foundation. The value of a collector's coin depends on its state of preservation, the rarity of the mint and year, the quality of the strike, and, where applicable, its documented provenance. Two examples of the same type can therefore be traded at very different prices.
How does the settlement process work?
Payments are made by bank transfer, after identity verification and completion of the police register as required by regulations. Cash payments are not accepted.
What taxes apply to collectible coins?
Coins whose value exceeds the value of their metal are subject to the regulations governing precious objects or, by option and upon presentation of proof of the date and price of acquisition, to the capital gains tax regime. The choice is made on a case-by-case basis; our advisors will review it with you before the transaction.