1 Franc Essai, Silver

Issuer Guadeloupe
Year 1903
Type Coin pattern
Value 1 Franc
Currency Franc (1795-1960)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s) Henri-Auguste Patey
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E4
Obverse description Bust of an Arawak man with feathers on his headband, facing left, within circle and name of the designer A. Patey.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE GUADELOUPE ET DÉPENDANCES
(Translation: French Republic Guadeloupe and Dependencies)
Reverse description Sugar cane stalk divides date and denomination
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BON POUR 1 F. 19 CONTRE. VALEUR. DÉPOSÉE. AU. TRÉSOR.
(Translation: Good For 1 Franc Against Value Deposited to Treasure)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1903 - Empty digits to be filled after Essai approval. -
Numisquare ID 4203313470
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