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1 Franc Piedfort with Essai
| Issuer | French Colonial Administration (Martinique) |
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| Year | 1897 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central field features the denomination BON POUR 1 FRANC in bold raised lettering across three lines, with the date 1897 directly below, all enclosed within a wreath of laurel and olive branches tied at the base with a floral motif. The engraver's signature A. BORREL appears in small letters below the date within the wreath. The surrounding circular legend CONTRE-VALEUR DÉPOSÉE AU TRÉSOR runs along the outer rim, separated from the wreath by a beaded border. The overall composition is well-balanced, with the wreath and central inscription filling the field in a formal, symmetrical arrangement characteristic of French colonial token coinage. |
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| Reverse lettering | CONTRE-VALEUR DÉPOSÉE AU TRÉSOR BON POUR 1 FRANC 1897 A. BORREL (Translation: Good for 1 Franc) |
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