1 Franc Morlon; Cupro-aluminium; Essai-Piefort

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year1931
TypeCoin pattern
Value1 Franc
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionCopper-aluminium
Weight8 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Pierre-Alexandre Morlon
In circulation to5 August 1949
Reference(s) GEM#97.EP
Obverse descriptionBust of the Republic on the left, wearing the Phrygian cap decorated with a cockade under a composite crown of olive tree, oak and wheat.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE MORLON
Reverse descriptionTwo horns of plenty Face value
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTE-EGALITE FRATERNITE Essai 1 FRANC 1931
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1931  - -
Catalog ID5671163590
Comments