1 Franc

€4,544.00
IssuerGuadeloupe
Year1903-1921
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Franc
CurrencyFranc (1795-1960)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight5.6 g
Dimensions25.2 mm
Thickness1.35 mm
Shape and TechniqueIcosagonal (20-sided)
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Henri-Auguste Patey
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#46, Lec#57
Obverse descriptionBust of an Arawak man with feathers on his headband, facing left, within circle and name of the designer A. Patey.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE A. PATEY · GUADELOUPE ET DÉPENDANCES ·
(Translation: French Republic Guadeloupe and Dependencies)
Reverse descriptionSugar cane stalk dividing date below and the denomination on both sides.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBON POUR 1 F. 19 03 · CONTRE·VALEUR·DÉPOSÉE·AU·TRÉSOR ·
(Translation: Good for 1 Franc 1903 Against Value Deposited to Treasure)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1903  - - 700 000
1921  - - 700 000
Catalog ID4775864730
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