1 Franc

Issuer Martinique
Year 1897-1922
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Franc
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 8 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 1.82 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Alfred Borrel
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#41, Lec#13
Obverse description Left facing portrait of a native from Martinique wearing traditionnal clothes. Legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RÉPUBLIQUE * FRANÇAISE COLONIE DE LA MARTINIQUE
(Translation: FRENCH REPUBLIC COLONY OF THE MARTINIQUE)
Reverse description Value and date within wreath.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CONTRE-VALEUR DÉPOSÉE AU TRÉSOR BON POUR 1 FRANC 1922 A. BORREL
(Translation: Good for 1 Franc)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1897 - - 300 000
1922 - - 350 000
Numisquare ID 4809315710
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