The term FRENCH COIN OLD refers to two coins used in France in the past. The first is an Agnel, which was a gold coin minted in France from 1360 to 1560. It was worth about 3 livres tournois and was used as a currency for international trade. The second is an Obole, which was a silver coin minted in France from the 12th century until the 19th century. It was worth 1/20 of a livre tournois and was used as a small change coin.