1/2 Franc - Louis-Philippe I pattern of Bovy with an modul of 1/2 franc

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IssuerFrance
Year1843
TypeCoin pattern
Value1/2 Franc
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionBronze
Weight2 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VG#2945, Maz#1161 a
Obverse descriptionHead on the left of Louis-Philippe I, wearing an oak crown; TEST below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLOUIS PHILIPPE I - ROI DES FRANÇAIS//ESSAI
Reverse descriptionESSAY/ OF THE MONETARY PRESS/ OF GENEVA/ J. BOVY in five lines.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringESSAI/ DE LA PRESSE/ MONETAIRE/ DE GENEVE/ J. BOVY
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1843)  - (fr) (en) Essai cuivre. -
Catalog ID2728475910
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