Republic of France, 20 Francs, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 2) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889

This colorful lithograph from the series "Coins of All Nations" by W. Duke, Sons & Co. depicts a caricature of a French soldier holding a large 20 Francs coin. The coin features the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) and is valued at $3.85. This humorous illustration was part of a larger marketing campaign for Duke brand cigarettes, and it reflects the growing interest in foreign culture and travel in the late 19th century.