Depicts figures of Estate General representatives in front of the auditorium in Versailles, the inscription "Convocation of Estates General" and date below.

three figures of Estate General representatives en face; in the background aditorium in Versailles

This assembly was composed of three estates – the clergy, nobility and commoners – who had the power to decide on the levying of new taxes and to undertake reforms in the country. The opening of the Estates General, on 5 May 1789 in Versailles, also marked the start of the French Revolution.

Denomination within olive wreath, state name above, date below surrounded by the mint and privy marks.

Mint mark: Cornucopia, horn of plenty (Paris Mint)
Privy mark of mint's director: Dolphin - Emile Rousseau (1975-1993)