1 Franc

€707.00
IssuerFrance
Year1931-1941
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Franc
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionCopper-aluminium (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium)
Weight4 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness1.70 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Pierre-Alexandre Morlon
In circulation to5 August 1949
Reference(s) F#219, Gad#470, KM#885, Schön#200
Obverse descriptionMarianne`s head left wearing a phrygian cap decorated with a composite wreath made of olive tree leaves, oak and wheat.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE MORLON
(Translation: FRENCH REPUBLIC MORLON)
Reverse descriptionValue encompassed on either side by Cornucopia (or horn of plenty, overflowing with produce, flowers, or nuts).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTE-EGALITE FRATERNITE 1 FRANC 1939
(Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood 1 Franc 1939)
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1931  - F. 219/1 - KM#E-B64 - Trial - See comment -
1931  - F. 219/2 - 15 503 090
1932  - F. 219/3 - 29 768 441
1933  - F. 219/4 - See comment - 15 356 567
1934  - F. 219/5 - 17 285 800
1935  - F. 219/6 - 1 166 038
1936  - F. 219/7 - 23 816 782
1937  - F. 219/8 - 30 940 378
1938  - F. 219/9 - 66 164 569
1939  - F. 219/10 - 48 434 500
1940  - F. 219/11 - 29 440 012
1941  - F. 219/12 - 34 705 492
Catalog ID2027888040
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