1 Franc aluminium, heavy type

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1941
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Franc
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionAluminium-magnesium
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness1.70 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Pierre-Alexandre Morlon
In circulation to14 February 2002
Reference(s) F#220, Gad#473, KM#885a
Obverse descriptionWreathed female head facing left, lettering around edge both sides, engraver`s name behind her head.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE MORLON
(Translation: French Republic Morlon)
Reverse descriptionA cornucopia on each side, lettering at the top, the value in middle with the date below. Privy mark to the right of the date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTE-EGALITE FRATERNITE 1 FRANC 1941
(Translation: Liberty - Equality Fraternity 1 Franc 1941)
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1941  - F. 220/1 - Essai -
1941  - F. 220/2 -
Catalog ID4408377260
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