18K Gold 20 Franc Coin from France dated 1907

French 20 Franc Gold Coin Pendant (Marianne & Le Coq Gaulois)

France, 1907–1914 | Gold (Au 0.900) | Mounted as pendant

This pendant centers on an authentic French 20 Franc gold coin, one of the most celebrated numismatic designs of the early 20th century and a powerful emblem of the French Republic. Struck in .900 fine gold, the coin belongs to the Third Republic period, a moment marked by renewed national identity, republican ideals, and artistic refinement.

The obverse presents Marianne, the enduring female personification of France. Shown in classical profile, she wears a Phrygian cap adorned with laurel—symbols of liberty, civic virtue, and triumph. The inscription “RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE” frames the portrait, reinforcing the coin’s role not merely as currency, but as a statement of republican values.

The reverse features the Gallic Rooster (Le Coq Gaulois), France’s historic emblem of vigilance, resilience, and national pride. Standing confidently with raised head and assertive stance, the rooster is accompanied by the denomination “20 FRANCS” and the date. The design, by engraver Jules-Clément Chaplain, recognized as one of the most elegant achievements in European coinage.

The coin is preserved in a refined gold mount with discreet prongs and a matching bail, allowing both faces to remain visible while securing the piece for wear. This type of mounting—popular among collectors and connoisseurs transforms a sovereign gold coin into a wearable object of history without diminishing its integrity or symbolism. French 20 Franc coins circulated widely across Europe and beyond, functioning both as everyday currency and as international gold reserves. Today, they occupy a unique position at the intersection of numismatics, fine jewelry, and cultural heritage. When worn as a pendant, the piece carries layered meaning: liberty and vigilance, artistry and value, history, and adornment.

Charm purchased in Paris France. A 20 Franc French Coin in 18K Gold. Dated 1907.